Archived: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Achieving the Goals--Goal 5 - First in the World in Math and Science Technology Resources - November 1996

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Demonstration and Innovation Projects of National Significance in Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

This program supports model service delivery demonstrations, research and development, and direct loan demonstration projects to enhance the provision of technological devices and services to individuals of all ages and disabilities.

Carol G. Cohen
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20202-2572
(202) 205-5666
e-mail: carol.cohen@ed.gov

Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act supports consumer-driven statewide systems of technology-related assistance. Services provided include: service providers, public awareness programs, information and referral systems, and outreach to disability organizations and business groups. It also supports the development of a uniform, national classification system for assistive technology devices and services, and policy analysis leading to systemic change and the removal of barriers to acquiring assistive technology.

Carol Cohen, Team Leader
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitative Research
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-5666
e-mail: carol.cohen@ed.gov

Media and Captioning Services for Individuals with Disabilities

This program maintains a free loan service of captioned films for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and instructional media for the educational, cultural, and vocational enrichment of individuals who are disabled. The program provides for the acquisition and distribution of media materials and equipment; provides contracts and grants for research into the use of media and technology; and trains teachers, parents and others to use media and technology.

Ernest Hairston
Division of Educational Services
Office of Special Education Programs
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-9172
e-mail: ernest.hairston@ed.gov

Special Education Technology Media and Materials

The Technology Media and Materials Program supports a variety of research and development activities to develop, examine, and market technology that serves children with disabilities. The program's purpose is to advance the use of innovative technology, media, and materials in improving educational results for children with disabilities.

Ellen Schiller, Chief
Directed Research Branch
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
330 C Street, SW, Room 3523
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-8123
e-mail: ellen_schiller@ed.gov

Training and Public Awareness Projects in Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

This program supports the following objectives: preparing personnel to provide technical assistance and administer programs; developing and implementing consumer responsive statewide programs of technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities; and recognizing and building awareness of the importance of assistive technology devices and services for individuals with disabilities.

Carl Cohen
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitative Research
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20202-2572
e-mail: carl.cohen@ed.gov
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