Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 108 Part 1.djvu/87

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PUBLIC LAW 103-218—MAR. 9, 1994 108 STAT. 61 " (i) are provided for individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives, and other appropriate individu£ds; and

    • (ii) may include—

"(I) training in the use of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; (II) the development of written materials, training, and technical assistance describing the means by which agencies consider the needs of an individual with a disability for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services in developing, for the individual, any individualized education program described in section 614(a)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(a)(5)), any individualized written rehabilitation program described in section 102 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 722), any individualized family service plan described in section 677 of the IncUviduals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1477), and any other individualized plans or programs; "(III) training regarding the rights of the persons described in clause (i) to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services under suiy law other than this Act, to promote fuller independence, productivity, and inclusion in and integration into society of such persons; and "(IV) training to increase consumer participation in the identification, planning, use, delivery, and evaluation of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and "(B) that^ "(i) enhance the assistive technology skills and competencies of— " (I) individuals who work for public agencies, or for private entities (including insurers), that have contact with individuals with disabilities; "(II) educators and related services personnel; "(III) technology experts (including engineers); "(IV) employers; and "(V) other appropriate personnel; and "(ii) include taking actions to facilitate the development of standards, or, when appropriate, the application of such standards, to ensure the availability of qualified personnel. "(8) PROGRAM DATA. —The State may support the compilation and evaluation of appropriate data related to a program described in subsection (a). "(9) ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY-RELATED INFORMATION. — "(A) IN GENERAL. — The State may develop/operate, or expand a system for public access to information concerning an activity carried out under another paragraph of this subsection, including information about assistive technology devices and assistive technology services, funding sources and costs of such assistance, and individuals.