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1.  The Assistive Technology Act of 1998 provides grants to the states "to address the _{assistive technology needs} of individuals with disabilities."

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2.  Describe the Supplemental Aids and Supports provision as documented on the Summary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children website.  

_{A description of supplemental aids and supports is added and includes aids, services, and other supports that are provided in regular education classes or other education-related settings to enable children with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled children to the maximum extent appropriate.}

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3.  President Clinton signed the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-394) on November 13, 1998. The law states, "technology is a valuable tool that can be used to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities.  It also affirms the federal role of promoting access to assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities.

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• Telecommunications Act, Section 255 (1996)
• Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 (1973)
• Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 (1986, amended 1992, amended 1998)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)

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5.  Section 508  requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.

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