FEDERAL AGENCY:

OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

AUTHORIZATION:

Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Title I, Section 102, Public Law 105-394.

To support protection and advocacy services through the systems established to provide protection and advocacy services under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and bill of Rights Act for the purpose of assisting the acquisition, utilization, or maintenance of assistive technology or assistive technology services for individuals with disabilities.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

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Applicant Eligibility: Designated protection and advocacy agencies in States and outlying areas only.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Persons with disabilities who may benefit from assistive technology services and devices.

Credentials/Documentation: None.

Pre-application Coordination: This program is covered under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as point of contact in his or her State to be followed in applying for assistance has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and required by OMB Circular No. A-102. Contact the Program Office for more information.

Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by Department of Education staff.

Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally, 30 days.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Renewed annually for up to 6 years, subject to the availability of appropriations.

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards may be made for up to 6 years, subject to the availability of appropriations.

Reports: Progress reports shall be made on an annual basis. Final reports shall be made at the end of the project period. Cash balance reports will be required annually.

Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records: As stated in grant or contract terms and conditions, the awardee shall mail accounts, records, and other evidence pertaining to all costs incurred, review other applicable credits acquired under this grant.

Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506.

Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $2,680,000; FY 02 est $2,680,000; and FY 03 est $2,680,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average award in fiscal year 2001 was $50,000.

The Department made 56 grant awards in fiscal year 2001.

Contact the Program Office for this information.

Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.

Headquarters Office: National Institute on Assistive Technology Program, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Carol Cohen. Telephone: (202) 205-5666.

Web Site Address:  http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA.

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