§ 333.3 - What priorities does the Secretary consider for support under this part?

The Secretary may fund activities that carry out the purpose of the program. These activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Conducting research or evaluation on the need, use, design features, implementation, and effectiveness of technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(b) Demonstrating the effectiveness and the efficient implementation and use of technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(c) Designing and developing new technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(d) Adapting, modifying, and evaluating existing technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(e) Assisting the public and private sectors by providing advice and information to promote the development, use, distribution, and marketing of technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(f) Disseminating information through such means as publications, telecommunications, conferences, or presentations on the availability, quality, use, and effectiveness of technology, assistive technology, educational media, and materials.

(g) Increasing access to and use of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services in the education of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, and other activities authorized under the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 as such Act relates to the education of students with disabilities.

(h) Examining how these purposes can address the problem of illiteracy among individuals with disabilities.