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Congress passed this legislation to increase access to, availability of, and funding for assistive technology through state efforts and national initiatives. The 1998 law reaffirmed that technology is a valuable tool that can be used to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities.
providing or improving access to rooms and facilities - for example, by installing a stair lift or providing a downstairs bathroom; bathroom conversion e.g. providing level access shower, accessible WC and wash hand basin; improving or providing a heating system which is suitable for the disabled person's needs
Disabled people who need help to get into or stay in work will be able to fully apply for grants online from April, ministers have announced. Access to Work grants are intended to help people with ...
Some states contract services out (privatize) and maintain a skeleton state government staff. Being a good advocate or self advocate is necessary to maximize services and supports but several advocacy groups have emerged that provide services, especially health advocacy, for disabled people such as Disability Health Support Australia. [7]
However, less than 3% of eligible entities have applied for these grants, oftentimes because they do not have the administrative bandwidth to do so or the awareness that these grants are available.
Parts of a new action plan to improve the lives of disabled people have been welcomed but campaigners criticised a lack of focus on cost of living, employment and social care support.