A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the conduct of expanded studies and the establishment of innovative programs with respect to traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes. P.L. 105-394 Assistive Technology Act of 1998 Space limitation prevents a comprehensive discussion of each of these pieces of legislation. This law provides funding to develop statewide, consumer-responsive information and training systems designed to meet the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities. Congress noted eight findings within P.L. 100-407. During the past decade there have been major advances in technology.
Technology benefits all individuals.
For some individuals with disabilities, assistive technology is a necessity that enables them to engage in or perform many tasks. Tasks listed include those at home, school, work, and in the community. There already exists a substantial number of assistive technology devices that could be used in early intervention and education, rehabilitation and training, employment, residential living, independent living, recreation, and other aspects of daily living. The use of assistive technology devices and services by individuals with disabilities can reduce the costs of disabilities. Many individuals with disabilities do not have access to the assistive technology devices and services needed to allow such individuals to function in society commensurate with their ability.