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The Assistive Technology Act
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 -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990
First mentioned assistive technology Image source: https://twitter.com/edutopia/status/1322179961126555649 -
Americans with Disabilities Act
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of individuals with disabilities" Image source: https://www.abernathyroeder.com/americans-disabilities-act-guidance-rescinded/ -
RESNA Certification
This certification recognizes AT service providers who meet national standards Image source: https://lambertshc.com/brands/resna-certified -
The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
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/ -
Section 508 Rehabilitation Act Amendments
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/ -
Medicare Coverage
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/ -
The Assistive Technology Act
This act was reauthorized Image source: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/assistive-technology-d5543e65-14e0-4747-8476-bf5e7e2da69f -
Steve Gleason Act
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 -
First National Assistive Technology Awareness Day!
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21st Century Assistive Technology Act
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/ -
30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act