"[1] Assistive Technologies are equipment, items or devices used to improve or keep the functionality of an individual with a disability.
This will allow an individual with a disability to be more independent in life, this includes: education, recreation, and any daily activity.
[4] Congress passed this legislation to increase access to, availability of, and funding for assistive technology through state efforts and national initiatives.
Previous Acts focused on helping states build "systems for improving access to assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities.
The program will help individuals with disabilities, family members, guardians, authorized representatives, and advocates in obtaining Assistive Technologies'.
This allows individuals with disabilities to receive an Assistive Technology with substantial cost savings.
[6] Due to the efforts of the State Tech Act Programs, millions of Americans with disabilities are able to go to work, go to school, participate in recreation activities, and be contributing members of their communities.
The State Program accomplishments are summarized each year as part of the Tech Act reporting requirements.
These programs need to be recognized and as more legislation is passed more attention will be drawn to all assistive technology has done to help individuals with disabilities.
Each State have their own personally designed plans which can be found at the National Information System for Assistive Technology.
[7] Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 22, 2014.
[10] WIOA provides people seeking work with access to employment, high-quality jobs, education, training, support services for people with disabilities and connects skilled workers with employers to improve the United States public workforce system.