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29 U.S.C. § 3001 — Purposes
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The purposes of this chapter are to—
(1) to 11 So in original. The word “to” probably should not appear. support State efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages, including underrepresented populations, through comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance that are designed to—
(A) increase the availability of, funding for, access to, provision of, and education about assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
(B) increase the ability of individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain possession of assistive technology devices as such individuals make the transition between services offered by educational or human service agencies or between settings of daily living (for example, between home and work);
(C) increase the capacity of public agencies and private entities to provide and pay for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services on a statewide basis for individuals with disabilities;
(D) increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities and, if appropriate, their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives, in decisions related to the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
(E) increase and promote coordination among and between State and local agencies and private entities (such as managed care providers), that are involved in carrying out activities under this chapter;
(F) increase the awareness and facilitate the change of laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures, and organizational structures that facilitate the availability or provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and
(G) increase awareness and knowl
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The purposes of this chapter are to—
(1) to 11 So in original. The word “to” probably should not appear. support State efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages, including underrepresented populations, through comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance that are designed to—
(A) increase the availability of, funding for, access to, provision of, and education about assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
(B) increase the ability of individuals with disabilities to secure and maintain possession of assistive technology devices as such individuals make the transition between services offered by educational or human service agencies or between settings of daily living (for example, between home and work);
(C) increase the capacity of public agencies and private entities to provide and pay for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services on a statewide basis for individuals with disabilities;
(D) increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities and, if appropriate, their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives, in decisions related to the provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
(E) increase and promote coordination among and between State and local agencies and private entities (such as managed care providers), that are involved in carrying out activities under this chapter;
(F) increase the awareness and facilitate the change of laws, regulations, policies, practices, procedures, and organizational structures that facilitate the availability or provision of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and
(G) increase awareness and knowledge of the benefits of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services among targeted individuals and entities and the general population; and
(2) to 1 provide States and protection and advocacy systems with financial assistance that supports programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology services.
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**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter—
(1) $44,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
(2) $45,980,000 for fiscal year 2024;
(3) $48,049,100 for fiscal year 2025;
(4) $50,211,310 for fiscal year 2026; and
(5) $52,470,819 for fiscal year 2027.
**(b) Reservations and distribution of funds** Subject to subsection (c), for each fiscal year for which funds are made available under subsection (a) to carry out this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1) reserve an amount equal to 3 percent of the funds made available for each such fiscal year to carry out paragraphs (1) and (2) of [section 3005(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3005/b&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(2) from the amounts remaining after making the reservation under paragraph (1)—
(A) use 85.5 percent of such amounts to carry out [section 3003 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(B) use 14.5 percent of such amounts to carry out [section 3004 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3004&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Limit for projects of national significance** For any fiscal year for which the amount made available under subsection (a) exceeds $49,000,000 the Secretary may—
(1) reserve for [section 3006 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3006&num=0&edition=prelim), an amount of such available funds that does not exceed the lesser of—
(A) the excess amount made available; or
(B) $2,000,000; and
(2) make the reservation under paragraph (1) before carrying out subsection (b).
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In this chapter:
(1) **Adult service program** — The term “adult service program” means a program that provides services to, or is otherwise substantially involved with the major life functions of, individuals with disabilities. Such term includes—
(A) a program providing residential, supportive, or employment-related services, to individuals with disabilities;
(B) a program carried out by a center for independent living, such as a center described in part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 796f](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796f&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(C) a program carried out by an employment support agency connected to adult vocational rehabilitation, such as a one-stop partner, as defined in [section 3102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3102&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(D) a program carried out by another organization or vender licensed or registered by the designated State agency, as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ([29 U.S.C. 705](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section705&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) **American Indian consortium** — The term “American Indian consortium” means an entity that is an American Indian Consortium (as defined in section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ([42 U.S.C. 15002](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15002&num=0&edition=prelim))), and that is established to provide protection and advocacy services for purposes of receiving funding under subtitle C of title I of such Act ([42 U.S.C. 15041](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid
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**(a) Grants to States** The Secretary shall award grants under subsection (b) to States to maintain a comprehensive statewide program of assistive technology-related assistance described in subsection (e) through State assistive technology programs that are designed to—
(1) maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities across the human lifespan and across the wide array of disabilities, and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives, to obtain assistive technology; and
(2) increase access to assistive technology.
**(b) Amount of financial assistance**
(1) **In general** — From funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall award a grant to each State, and outlying area, that meets the requirements of this section from an allotment determined in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2) **Calculation of State grants**
(A) *Base year* — Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the Secretary shall allot to each State and outlying area for a fiscal year an amount that is not less than the amount the State or outlying area received under the grants provided under [section 3003 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim) (as in effect on the day before the effective date of the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act) for fiscal year 2022.
(B) *Ratable reduction*
(i) *In general* — If funds made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year are insufficient to make the allotments required for each State and outlying area under subparagraph (A) for such fiscal year, the Secretary shall ratably reduce the allotments for such fiscal year.
(ii) *Additional funds* — If, after the Secretary makes the reductions describ
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**(a) Grants**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall make grants under subsection (b) to protection and advocacy systems in each State for the purpose of enabling such systems to assist in the acquisition, utilization, or maintenance of assistive technology devices or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities.
(2) **General authorities** — In providing the assistance described under paragraph (1), protection and advocacy systems shall have the same general authorities as the systems are afforded under subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ([42 U.S.C. 15041](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15041&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(b) Reservation; distribution**
(1) **Reservation** — For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve, from the amounts made available to carry out this section under [section 3008(b)(2)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3008/b/2/B&num=0&edition=prelim), such sums as may be necessary to carry out paragraph (4).
(2) **Population basis** — From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year that remain after the reservation required under paragraph (1) has been made, the Secretary shall make a grant to a protection and advocacy system within each State in an amount bearing the same ratio to the remaining amounts as the population of the State bears to the population of all States.
(3) **Minimums** — Subject to the availability of appropriations and paragraph (5), the amount of a grant to a protection and advocacy system under paragraph (2) for a fiscal year shall—
(A) in the case of a protection and advocacy system located in Amer
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Qualified data collection and reporting entity** — The term “qualified data collection and reporting entity” means an entity with demonstrated expertise in data collection and reporting as described in [section 3003(f)(2)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003/f/2/B&num=0&edition=prelim), in order to—
(A) provide recipients of grants under this chapter with instruction and technical assistance; and
(B) assist such recipients with data collection and data requirements.
(2) **Qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider** — The term “qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider” means an entity that has experience in—
(A) working with protection and advocacy systems established in accordance with [section 15043 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section15043&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(B) providing technical assistance to protection and advocacy agencies.
(3) **Qualified technical assistance provider** — The term “qualified technical assistance provider” means an entity with demonstrated expertise in assistive technology and that has (directly or through grant or contract)—
(A) experience and expertise in administering programs, including developing, implementing, and administering all of the activities described in [section 3003(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003/e&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(B) documented experience in and knowledge about—
(i) assistive technology device loan and demonstration;
(ii) assistive technology device reuse;
(iii) financial loans and microlending,
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**(a) Definition of project of national significance** In this section, the term “project of national significance”—
(1) means a project that—
(A) increases access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology; and
(B) creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to directly and fully contribute to, and participate in, all facets of education, employment, community living, and recreational activities; and
(2) may—
(A) develop and expand partnerships between State Medicaid agencies and recipients of grants under [section 3003 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim) to reutilize durable medical equipment;
(B) increase collaboration between the recipients of grants under [section 3003 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim) and States receiving grants under the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration under section 6071 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 ([42 U.S.C. 1396a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1396a&num=0&edition=prelim) note);
(C) increase collaboration between recipients of grants under [section 3003 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section3003&num=0&edition=prelim) and area agencies on aging, as such term is defined in [section 3002 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3002&num=0&edition=prelim), which may include collaboration on emergency preparedness, safety equipment, or assistive technology toolkits;
(D) provide aid to assist youth with disabilities to transition from school to adult life, especially in—
(i) fi
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**(a) General administration**
(1) **In general** — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the “Administrator”) shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter.
(2) **Collaboration** — The Administrator shall consult with the Office of Special Education Programs of the Department of Education, the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education, the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the Department of Labor, and other appropriate Federal entities in the administration of this chapter.
(3) **Administration**
(A) *In general* — In administering this chapter, the Administrator shall ensure that programs funded under this chapter will address—
(i) the needs of individuals with all types of disabilities and across the lifespan; and
(ii) the use of assistive technology in all potential environments, including employment, education, and community living.
(B) *Funding limitations* — For each fiscal year, not more than ½ of 1 percent of the total funding appropriated for this chapter shall be used by the Administrator to support the administration of this chapter.
**(b) Review of participating entities**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall assess the extent to which entities that receive grants under this chapter are complying with the applicable requirements of this chapter and achieving measurable goals that are consistent with the requirements of the grant programs under which the entities received the grants.
(2) **Provision of information** — To assist the Secretary in carrying out the responsibilities of the Secretary under this section, the Secretary may require
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**(a) Vocational rehabilitation services for individuals** Vocational rehabilitation services provided under this subchapter are any services described in an individualized plan for employment necessary to assist an individual with a disability in preparing for, securing, retaining, or regaining an employment outcome that is consistent with the strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice of the individual, including—
(1) an assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs by qualified personnel, including, if appropriate, an assessment by personnel skilled in rehabilitation technology;
(2) counseling and guidance, including information and support services to assist an individual in exercising informed choice consistent with the provisions of [section 722(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section722/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(3) referral and other services to secure needed services from other agencies through agreements developed under [section 721(a)(11) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721/a/11&num=0&edition=prelim), if such services are not available under this subchapter;
(4) job-related services, including job search and placement assistance, job retention services, followup services, and follow-along services;
(5) vocational and other training services, including the provision of personal and vocational adjustment services, books, tools, and other training materials, except that no training services provided at an institution of higher education shall be paid for with funds under this subchapter unless maximum efforts have been made by the designated State unit and the i
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**(a) Establishment**
(1) **In general** — Except as provided in [section 721(a)(21)(A)(i) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721/a/21/A/i&num=0&edition=prelim), to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this subchapter a State shall establish a State Rehabilitation Council (referred to in this section as the “Council”) in accordance with this section.
(2) **Separate agency for individuals who are blind** — A State that designates a State agency to administer the part of the State plan under which vocational rehabilitation services are provided for individuals who are blind under [section 721(a)(2)(A)(i) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section721/a/2/A/i&num=0&edition=prelim) may establish a separate Council in accordance with this section to perform the duties of such a Council with respect to such State agency.
**(b) Composition and appointment**
(1) **Composition**
(A) *In general* — Except in the case of a separate Council established under subsection (a)(2), the Council shall be composed of—
(i) at least one representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council established under [section 796d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section796d&num=0&edition=prelim), which representative may be the chairperson or other designee of the Council;
(ii) at least one representative of a parent training and information center established pursuant to section 671 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [[20 U.S.C. 1471](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1471&num=0&edition=prelim)];
(iii) at least one representative of the client assista
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**(a) Federal grants and contracts for certain research projects and related activities**
(1) To the extent consistent with priorities established in the 5-year plan described in [section 762(h) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section762/h&num=0&edition=prelim), the Director may make grants to and contracts with States and public or private agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations, to fund part of the cost of projects for the purpose of planning and conducting research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, the purposes of which are to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology, that have practical applications and maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, education, independent living, health and wellness, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most significant disabilities, and improve the effectiveness of services authorized under this chapter.
(2)
(A) In carrying out this section, the Director shall emphasize projects that support the implementation of subchapters I, III, V, VI, and VII, including projects addressing the needs described in the State plans submitted under section 721 or 796c of this title by State agencies and from which the research findings, conclusions, or recommendations can be transferred to practice.
(B) Such projects, as described in the State plans submitted by State agencies, may include—
(i) medical and other scientific, technical, methodological, and other investigations into the nature of disability, methods of analyzing it, and restorative techniques, includi
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