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[FR Doc No: 94-12676]
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[Federal Register: May 25, 1994]
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Part V
Department of Education
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Soliciting Comments Relevant to Selected State Projects Under the
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of
1988, as Amended; Notice
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Notice
Soliciting Comments Relevant to Selected State Projects Under the
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of
1988, as Amended
SUMMARY: The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with
Disabilities Act of 1988, as amended (the Act), directs the Secretary
to make site visits to States with development grants under Title I of
the Act prior to funding extension grants for the fourth and fifth
years of the projects. The statute further directs the Secretary to
solicit public comment about the performance of the projects. In 1994,
the Department will make site visits to Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii,
Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire and South Carolina during
the end of May and in June. Each of these States is in the final year
of a three-year development grant project authorized under Title I of
the Act and is eligible to apply for a two-year extension award.
The purpose of the Act is to establish comprehensive, consumer-
responsive statewide systems of technology-related assistance for
persons of all ages with disabilities. The extension awards will be
governed by the provisions of the Act, which was recently amended by
the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act
Amendments of 1994. The Act as amended includes greater emphasis on
systems change, services to minority populations, and geographic
factors for the distribution of resources, and also established a
program of protection and advocacy services designed to increase access
to technology, which all projects must support. The Secretary is
soliciting public comment from individuals with disabilities and their
family members, guardians, advocates and authorized representatives,
public service providers and private service providers, educators and
related services personnel, technology experts, employers, and other
appropriate individuals and entities regarding projects under the Act
in the eight States listed above. Organizations responsible for
administering these projects are as follows:
Delaware
Grantee: University of Delaware/A.I. duPont Institute
Applied Science & Engineering Laboratories,
1600 Rockland Road, Room 154
P.O. Box 269
Wilmington, DE 19899-0269
(302) 651-6790 voice
(302) 651-6794 TDD
Georgia
Grantee: Georgia Division of Rehabilitation Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
2 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 23-411
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
(404) 657-3084 voice
(404) 657-3085 TDD
Hawaii
Grantee: Hawaii Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation for the Blind
677 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 403
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-7110 voice & TDD
Louisiana
Grantee: Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
P.O. Box 3455, Bin #14
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455
(504) 342-8817 voice
(800) 256-1633 TDD
Missouri
Grantee: Governors Committee on Employment of Persons with Disabilities
4731 South Cochise, Suite 114
Independence, MO 64055-6975
(816) 373-5793 voice
(800) 647-8558 TDD
Montana
Grantee: Montana Dept. of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
MUARID, The University of Montana
634 Eddy Avenue
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-5676 voice
(800) 732-0323 TDD
New Hampshire
Grantee: University of New Hampshire
Institute on Disability
#14, Ten Ferry Street
The Concord Center
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-0630 voice and TDD
South Carolina
Grantee: Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Post Office Box 15
1410-C Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29171-0015
(803) 822-5404 voice
(803) 822-4301 TDD
Issues for Consideration:
Individuals submitting comments may wish to describe personal
experiences with the State Technology program; attempts to acquire
assistive technology devices or services in the State; observations of
the responsiveness, comprehensiveness, or statewide coverage of the
State Technology program; observations or recommendations concerning
the role of individuals with disabilities or their family members in
the State Technology program; and observations or recommendations
concerning the designated lead agency for the State Technology program.
Respondents are invited to comment on the progress made by the
State grantee in achieving systems change and the extent to which it
has identified and removed policy, legal, and procedural barriers to
the acquisition of appropriate assistive technology by individuals with
disabilities. Written testimony may also include references to
interagency collaboration, dissemination of information, information
and referral services, consumer training, consumer satisfaction, and
the adequacy of outreach activities to minority and rural communities.
Respondents are not limited to these topics, but may comment on any
aspect of a State's program under the development grant pursuant to the
Act.
DATES: All comments must be received by July 15, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to Carol Cohen, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3420, Switzer
Building, Washington, DC 20202-2601.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Cohen, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 3420 Switzer Building,
Washington, DC 20202-2601. Telephone: (202) 205-5666. Individuals who
use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the TDD number at
(202) 205-9136.
Dated: May 19, 1004.
Andrew J. Pepin,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
[FR Doc. 94-12676 Filed 5-24-94; 8:45 am]
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