[20030610]RS21385_辅助技术法案：项目和资金.pdf

1“Assistivetechnologydevicemeansanyitem,pieceofequipment,orproductsystem,whetheracquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improvefunctional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. P.L.105-394, 112 Stat.36312Dawn Carlson, et al., Assistive Technology Survey Results: Continued Benefits and NeedsReportedbyAmericanswithDisabilities,Sept.27,2001,athttp:/www.ncddr.org/du/researchexchange/v07n01/atpaper/, visited Dec. 21, 2002.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21385Updated June 10, 2003Assistive Technology Act:Programs and FundingSidath Viranga PanangalaAnalyst in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe Assistive Technology Act (AT Act) of 1998 is a major source of federalfundingforindividualswithdisabilitiesneedingAssistiveTechnology(AT). AssistiveTechnology is generally defined as any kind of device or service that assists personswith disabilities to perform day-to-day tasks and activities. Authorization for the ATAct expires on September 30, 2004.The FY2003 appropriation for programs authorized under the AT Act is $26.8million, a 13