The year got off to a busy start. April brought to Connecticut a perfect example of such sharing. We encourage you to borrow the accompanying kits to spread the word to interested groups. These simple devices can help senior citizens maintain their independence and children participate in play and other daily activities. We hope to duplicate Iowa's success with the program.
Comments are still welcome.
Please send written, taped or e-mail messages as soon as possible. Let us know if you think the availability of assistive technology is increasing, if the Tech Act Project has played a role in any perceived increase, and what changes you feel still need to occur to improve access to assistive technology. Language Line provides access to interpreters who are proficient at translating from English into another of 140 languages, including Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Farsi, Tagalog and Urdu. Telecommunications law to be implemented One goal of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is to improve access to communications by individuals with disabilities. Final rules for implementation are due later this year.