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tracts or cooperative agreements with appropriate entities.

(b) Single taxonomy

In conducting the system development

project, the Secretary shall develop a national

classification system that includes a single taxonomy and nomenclature for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.

(c) Data collection instrument

In conducting the system development

project, the Secretary shall develop a data collection instrument to—

(1) collect data regarding funding for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and

(2) collect such data from public programs,

including, at a minimum—

(A) programs carried out under title I, VI,

or VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29

U.S.C. 720 et seq., 795 et seq., or 796 et seq.);

(B) programs carried out under part B or H

of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq. or 1471 et

seq.);

(C) programs carried out under title V or

XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701

et seq. or 1396 et seq.);

(D) programs carried out under the Older

Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.);

and

(E) programs carried out under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of

Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6000 et seq.).

(d) Consultation

The Secretary shall conduct the system development project in consultation with the Federal

agencies that were consulted in developing the

project plan.

(e) Report to President and Congress on implementation of uniform data collection system

Not later than July 1, 1997, the Secretary shall

prepare and submit to the President and the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing—

(1) the results of the system development

project; and

(2) the recommendations of the Secretary

concerning implementation of a national classification system, including uniform data collection.

(f) Reservation

From the amounts appropriated under part C

of this subchapter for fiscal year 1995, the Secretary shall reserve up to $200,000 to carry out

this part.

(Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §201, as added Pub. L.

103–218, title II, §201, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 85.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec.

(c)(2)(A), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as

amended. Titles I, VI, and VII are classified generally

to subchapters I (§720 et seq.), VI (§795 et seq.), and VII

(§796 et seq.), respectively, 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. (c)(2)(B), is title VI of Pub. L.

91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended. Parts B

and H of the Act are classified generally to subchapters

II (§1411 et seq.) and VIII (§1471 et seq.), respectively, of

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

20 and Tables.

The Social Security Act, referred to in subsec.

(c)(2)(C), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, as

amended. Titles V and XIX of the Act are classified

generally to subchapters V (§701 et seq.) and XIX (§1396

et seq.), respectively, of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of

this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and

Tables.

The Older Americans Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(D), is Pub. L. 89–73, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 218,

as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 35

(§3001 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of

this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under

section 3001 of Title 42 and Tables.

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of

Rights Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(E), is title I of

Pub. L. 88–164, as added by Pub. L. 98–527, §2, Oct. 19,

1984, 98 Stat. 2662, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 75 (§6000 et seq.) of Title 42. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short

Title note set out under section 6000 of Title 42 and

Tables.

PRIOR PROVISIONS

A prior section 2231, Pub. L. 100–407, title II, §201,

Aug. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1059, directed National Council

on the Handicapped to study implementation, acquisition or financing assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities, prior to repeal by

Pub. L. 103–218, §201.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in sections 2212, 2215 of this

title.

PART B—TRAINING AND DEMONSTRATION

PROJECTS

§ 2241. Training

(a) Technology training

(1) General authority

The Secretary shall make grants to, or enter

into contracts or cooperative agreements

with, appropriate public or private agencies

and organizations, including institutions of

higher education and community-based organizations, for the purposes of—

(A) conducting training sessions;

(B) developing, demonstrating, disseminating, and evaluating curricula, materials, and

methods used to train individuals regarding

the provision of technology-related assistance, to enhance opportunities for independence, productivity, and inclusion of individuals with disabilities; and

(C) providing training to develop awareness, skills, and competencies of service providers, consumers, and volunteers, who are

located in rural areas, to increase the availability of technology-related assistance in

community-based settings for rural residents who are individuals with disabilities.

(2) Eligible activities

Activities conducted under grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements described in

paragraph (1) may address the training needs
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of individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives, individuals who work

for public agencies, or for private entities (including insurers), that have contact with individuals with disabilities, educators and related

services personnel, technology experts (including engineers), employers, and other appropriate individuals.

(3) Uses of funds

An agency or organization that receives a

grant or enters into a contract or cooperative

agreement under paragraph (1) may use

amounts made available through the grant,

contract, or agreement to—

(A) pay for a portion of the cost of courses

of training or study related to technologyrelated assistance; and

(B) establish and maintain scholarships related to such courses of training or study,

with such stipends and allowances as the

Secretary may determine to be appropriate.

(4) Application

(A) In general

To be eligible to receive a grant or enter

into a contract or cooperative agreement

under paragraph (1), an agency or organization shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and

containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(B) Strategies

At a minimum, any such application shall

include a detailed description of the strategies that the agency or organization will use

to recruit and train persons to provide technology-related assistance, in order to—

(i) increase the extent to which such persons reflect the diverse populations of the

United States; and

(ii) increase the number of individuals

with disabilities, and individuals who are

members of minority groups, who are

available to provide such assistance.

(5) Priorities

(A) In general

Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the Secretary shall—

(i) establish priorities for activities carried out with assistance under this subsection;

(ii) publish such priorities in the Federal

Register for the purpose of receiving public comment; and

(iii) publish such priorities in the Federal Register in final form not later than

the date on which the Secretary publishes

announcements for assistance provided

under this subsection.

(B) Explanation of determination of priorities

Concurrent with the publications required

by subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall

publish in the Federal Register an explanation of the manner in which the priorities

were determined.

(b) Technology careers

(1) In general

(A) Grants

The Secretary shall make grants to assist

public or private agencies and organizations,

including institutions of higher education,

to prepare students and faculty working in

specific fields for careers relating to the provision of assistive technology devices and

assistive technology services.

(B) Fields

The specific fields described in subparagraph (A) may include—

(i) engineering;

(ii) industrial technology;

(iii) computer science;

(iv) communication disorders;

(v) special education and related services;

(vi) rehabilitation; and

(vii) social work.

(2) Priority

In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the

Secretary shall give priority to the interdisciplinary preparation of personnel who provide or who will provide technical assistance,

who administer programs, or who prepare

other personnel, in order to—

(A) support the development and implementation of consumer-responsive comprehensive statewide programs of technologyrelated assistance to individuals with disabilities; and

(B) enhance the skills and competencies of

individuals involved in the provision of technology-related assistance, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, to individuals with disabilities.

(3) Uses of funds

An agency or organization that receives a

grant under paragraph (1) may use amounts

made available through the grant to—

(A) pay for a portion of the cost of courses

of training or study related to technologyrelated assistance; and

(B) establish and maintain scholarships related to such courses of training or study,

with such stipends and allowances as the

Secretary may determine to be appropriate.

(4) Application

(A) In general

To be eligible to receive a grant under this

section, an agency or organization shall submit an application to the Secretary at such

time, in such manner, and containing such

information as the Secretary may require.

(B) Strategies

At a minimum, any such application shall

include a detailed description of the strategies that the agency or organization will use

to recruit and train persons to provide technology-related assistance, in order to—

(i) increase the extent to which such persons reflect the diverse populations of the

United States; and
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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