S 2595 · 108th Congress · Health

Improving Access to Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-06-24· Sponsored by Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7463-7472)(2004-06-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Improving Access to Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for programs for: (1) assistive technology (AT), with required uses of funds for State financing systems to increase access to and funding for AT devices and services, and for device demonstrations, loans, reutilization, training, and technical assistance; and (2) AT-related protection and advocacy services. Authorizes competitive grants for AT-related: (1) supplementary activities; (2) national projects, including research and public awareness; (3) State training, technical assistance, data collection, and reporting; and (4) updating of the National Public Internet Site. Authorizes an assessment of the AT industry. Directs the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration to administer this Act. Repeals the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent