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This act directed the Secretary of Education to provide grants to statewide programs of technology-related assistance for all individuals with disabilities Image source: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/assistive-technology-d5543e65-14e0-4747-8476-bf5e7e2da69f -
First mentioned assistive technology Image source: https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1322179961126555649 -
This act was signed into law, defining assistive technology as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities" Image source: https://www.abernathyroeder.com/americans-disabilities-act-guidance-rescinded/ -
This certification recognizes AT service providers who meet national standards Image source: https://lambertshc.com/brands/resna-certified -
Seeks to provide AT to persons with disabilities for more full inclusion in education, employment and daily activities Image source: http://resources.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/resource/association-of-assistive-technology-act-programs-atap/ -
Requirement that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic information technology, they are to ensure that it is accessible to those with disabilities, unless doing so would cause burden. Image source: https://getadaaccessible.com/summary-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973/ -
Speech generating devices are considered to fall within durable medical equipment (DME) benefit category and are now covered Image source: https://www.medicarefaq.com/faqs/durable-medical-equipment/ -
This act was reauthorized Image source: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/assistive-technology-d5543e65-14e0-4747-8476-bf5e7e2da69f
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This act reverses Medicare's decision to decrease funding for Speech Generating Devices Image source: https://www.wdsu.com/article/u-s-house-passes-steve-gleason-act/3378532 -
Image source: https://idahocdhd.org/news/ATawareDay-2019 -
Introduced by Senator Casey, this act would authorize the appropriation of funds, 2022-2026, to help people with disabilities access assistive technology Image source: https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/02/26/new-technologies-are-empowering-persons-with-disabilities-but-are-they-assistive/ -