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Differential Vocational Rehabilitation Service Patterns Related to the Job Retention and Job-Seeking Needs of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
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Tansey, Timothy N.; Strauser, David; Frain, Michael P.; Bishop, Malachy; Chiu, Chung-Yi; Kaya, Cahit; Chan, Fong – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2015
The experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a profound effect on employment. The impact of MS is a complex interaction of personal, medical, functional, financial, and psychosocial variables that ultimately results in up to 80% of persons with MS leaving their jobs within 10 years of their diagnosis. The aim of this study was to…
Descriptors: Diseases, Chronic Illness, Neurological Impairments, Job Applicants
Annual Report to Congress on the "Assistive Technology Act of 1998," as Amended, for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2011
The "Assistive Technology Act of 1998," as amended by Public Law 108-364 ("AT Act of 1998," as amended; "AT Act"; Act) requires that the secretary of education submit to Congress a report on the activities funded under that Act. Specifically, the secretary of education is required to annually provide to Congress: (1)…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Federal Legislation, Disabilities, State Aid
Annual Report to Congress on the "Assistive Technology Act of 1998," as Amended, for Fiscal Year 2006
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2009
The "Assistive Technology Act of 1998," as amended by Public Law 108-364 ("AT Act of 1998," as amended) requires that the secretary of education submit to Congress a report on the activities funded under that act. Specifically, the secretary of education is required to annually provide to Congress: (1) a compilation and summary…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, State Aid
Annual Report to Congress on the "Assistive Technology Act of 1998" for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2006
In 1988, Congress passed the "Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act" (P.L. 100-407) ("Tech Act") to assist states with identifying and responding to the assistive technology (AT) needs of individuals with disabilities. Grants awarded under the "Tech Act" were used by states to create…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Disabilities
Assistive Technology Act of 1998, Title I: State Grant Program. Annual Report to Congress: Fiscal Years 2001, 2002, and 2003
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education, 2005
The purpose of this report is to comply with the legislative mandate of the Assistive Technology (AT) Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-394) requiring the Secretary of Education to report annually on the activities funded under this Act (Section 103(c)). Section 103(c) of the AT Act of 1998 requires the following information on the AT State Grant…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Disabilities
Regional and Local Programs for Deaf People.
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American Annals of the Deaf, 2003
This listing provides directory information for community organizations offering services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing on the local and regional levels. Listing is in alphabetical order by state and city and includes information on the types of services the organization provides. (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Child Advocacy, Community Organizations, Deaf Interpreting