Colleges and universities could also provide telecommunications data and services to state and local education agencies. Supporting sympathetic people in industry and government. Many industry and government leaders are interested in universal access and other needs of the disability community. At the same time, there are vast bureaucracies at the federal, state, and local levels whose officials need to be informed about accessible communications technology. Involving people with disabilities in developing the technology.
Technology is only a tool.
People with disabilities face grave unemployment and underemployment problems. Communications technologies will not only foster skills in children previously excluded from the classroom, but they will also make all children familiar with technology-aided integration and thereby eliminate some phobias and stereotypes. In these ways, an inclusive classroom can foster an inclusive workplace and society. To develop workable communications policy, people with disabilities must be included, particularly in the discussion about the National Information Infrastructure. According to Carol Rasco, assistant to the President for domestic policy, the Clinton administration is working toward full inclusion for people with disabilities.