PUBLIC LAW 106-501—NOV. 13, 2000 114 STAT. 2261 "(1) will provide services to older individuals living in rural areas; "(2) has demonstrated expertise in providing computer training to older individuals; or "(3) has demonstrated that it has a variety of training delivery methods, including facility-based, computer-based, and Internet-based training, that may facilitate a determination of the best method of training older individuals. "(c) SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.— In awarding ^ants under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall give special consideration to applicants that have entered into a partnership with one or more private entities providing such applicants with donated information technologies including software, hardware, or training. "(d) USE OF FUNDS.— An entity that receives a grant or contract under subsection (a) shall use ftinds received under such grant or contract to provide training for older individuals that— "(1) relates to the use of computers and related equipment, in order to improve the self-employment and employment- ./ related technology skills of older individuals, as well as their ability to use the Internet; and "(2) is provided at senior centers, housing facilities for older individuals, elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. "SEC. 416. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION 42 USC 3032e. FOR SENIORS. "(a) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary may award grants or contracts to nonprofit organizations to improve transportation services for older individuals. "(b) USE OF FUNDS.— ^A nonprofit organization receiving a grant or contract under subsection (a) shall use funds received under such grant or contract to provide technical assistance to assist local transit providers, area agencies on aging, senior centers and local senior support groups to encourage and facilitate coordination of Federal, State, and local transportation services and resources for older individuals. Such technical assistance may include— "(1) developing innovative approaches for improving access by older individuals to supportive services; "(2) preparing and disseminating information on transportation options and resources for older individuals and organizations serving such individuals through establishing a toll-free telephone number; "(3) developing models and best practices for comprehensive integrated transportation services for older individuals, including services administered by the Secretary of Transportation, by providing ongoing techaical assistance to agencies providing services under title III and by assisting in coordination of public and community transportation services; and "(4) providing special services to link seniors to transportation services not provided under title III. "SEC. 417. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR MULTIGENERATIONAL 42 USC 3032f. ACTIVITIES. "(a) GRANTS AND CONTRACTS.— The Assistant Secretary may award grants and enter into contracts with eligible organizations to establish demonstration projects to provide older individuals with multigenerational activities.
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