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(ii) increase the number of individuals

with disabilities, and individuals who are

members of minority groups, who are

available to provide such assistance.

(c) Grants to historically black colleges

In exercising the authority granted in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the Secretary

shall reserve an adequate amount for grants to

historically black colleges and universities and

other institutions of higher education whose minority student enrollment is at least 50 percent.

(Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §211, as added Pub. L.

103–218, title II, §202, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 87.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 2241, Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §211,

Aug. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1060, related to establishment of

national information and program referral network,

prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–218, §202.

§ 2242. Technology transfer

The Secretary shall enter into an agreement

with an organization whose primary function is

to promote technology transfer from, and cooperation among, Federal laboratories (as defined in section 3703(6) of title 15), under which

funds shall be provided to promote technology

transfer that will spur the development of assistive technology devices.

(Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §212, as added Pub. L.

103–218, title II, §202, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 89.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 2242, Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §212,

Aug. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1060, related to feasibility studies undertaken by Secretary of Labor concerning the

national information and program referral network,

prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–218, §202.

§ 2243. Device and equipment redistribution information systems and recycling centers

(a) In general

The Secretary shall make grants to, or enter

into contracts or cooperative agreements with,

public agencies, private entities, or institutions

of higher education for the purpose of developing and establishing recycling projects.

(b) Project activities

Such recycling projects may include—

(1) a system for accepting, on an unconditional gift basis, assistive technology devices,

including a process for valuing the devices and

evaluating their use and potential;

(2) a system for storing and caring for such

devices;

(3) an information system (including computer databases) by which local educational

agencies, rehabilitation entities, local community-based organizations, independent living

centers, and other entities, would be informed,

on a periodic and timely basis, about the

availability and nature of the devices currently held; and

(4) a system that makes such devices available to consumers and the entities listed in

paragraph (3), and provides for tracking each

device throughout the useful life of the device.

(c) Multiple providers

(1) In general

With respect to activities funded under this

section, an agency, entity, or institution may

utilize a single service provider or may establish a system of service providers.

(2) Assurances

If an agency, entity, or institution uses multiple providers, the agency, entity, or institution shall assure that—

(A) all consumers within a State will receive equal access to services, regardless of

the geographic location or socioeconomic

status of the consumers; and

(B) all activities of the providers will be

coordinated and monitored by the agency,

entity, or institution.

(d) Other laws

Nothing in this section shall affect the provision of services or devices pursuant to title I of

the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et

seq.) or part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.).

(e) Existing programs

Public agencies, private entities, or institutions of higher education that have established

recycling programs prior to receiving assistance

under this section may use funds made available

under this section to extend and strengthen such

programs through grants, contracts, or agreements under this section.

(Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §213, as added Pub. L.

103–218, title II, §202, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 89.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec.

(d), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as

amended. Title I of the Act is classified generally to

subchapter I (§720 et seq.) of chapter 16 of this title. For

complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title note set out under section 701 of this title

and Tables.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (d), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr.

13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended. Part B of the Act is

classified generally to subchapter II (§1411 et seq.) of

chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title

20 and Tables.

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 2243, Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §213,

Aug. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1060, prescribed contents of study

conducted by Secretary of Labor concerning the national information and program referral network, prior

to repeal by Pub. L. 103–218, §202.

§ 2244. Business opportunities for individuals

with disabilities

The Secretary may make grants to individuals

with disabilities to enable the individuals to establish or operate commercial or other enterprises that develop or market assistive technology devices or assistive technology services.

(Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §214, as added Pub. L.

103–218, title II, §202, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 90.)

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 2244, Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §214,

Aug. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1062, prescribed timetable for

study conducted by Secretary of Labor concerning the

national information and program referral network,

prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–218, §202.

§ 2245. Products of universal design

The Secretary may make grants to commercial or other enterprises and institutions of