Recognizing these problems, Congress enacted the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, the amendments of 1994 and the current reauthorization known as the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. This law provides funding for each state to create a consumer-responsive, statewide systems change and advocacy program designed to increase access to and funding for assistive technology devices and services by providing information about devices, services, legal rights and remedies, training people to independently locate and access funding sources for assistive technology, providing advocacy services and legal representation when assistive technology is inappropriately denied, and by engaging in legislative advocacy and policy development activities to ensure systemic changes in laws, regulations, policies and practices to reflect and enhance assistive technology rights. The information in the following links is intended to provide information to assist persons with disabilities, their families, and their advocates in identifying appropriate funding sources and in successfully obtaining funding for assistive technology. The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Special education services provided by the local school district. Please note that the information is not intended as nor should it be relied upon as legal advice or construed as legal representation.
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