Sec. 4. Definitions
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In this Act: The term augmentative or alternative communication device, service, or support means the technology, a service, or another support, used to supplement or replace speech or sign language for an individual who is unable to produce or be understood using spoken or signed language. The term eligible entity means an entity or partnership of entities that— submits an application to the Secretary in accordance with section 6; represents a partnership between at least 2 organizations demonstrating collaboration among institutions of higher education, and professional and self-advocacy disability organizations; is, or has at least 1 lead organization that is, consumer-controlled and led and directed by a council on which a majority of the members are individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication; has a cross-disability focus; has knowledge, experience, and capacity in conducting training, technical assistance, and research pertaining to augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology devices, services, and supports; has experience working directly with— individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication, and their families; elementary or secondary schools, or postsecondary education programs; independent living centers, employers, and State and local government agencies; includes individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication in positions of leadership in the planning, management, and operation of the training, technical assistance, and research programs; has experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships among self-advocacy disability organizations, professional organizations, and family organizations; has or will establish an advisory council or similar entity, a majority of the members of which are individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication who use augmentative or alternative communication devices, systems, or supports; and has a mission that values the importance of presuming competence of individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication and their ability to express themselves in the manner of their choosing.
The term individual with a significant disability affecting communication means an individual of any age with 1 or more disabilities that affect communication, resulting in the need for extensive and ongoing support in order to enable the individual to participate— in an integrated community setting; and in all aspects of life. The term individuals with disabilities affecting communication means more than 1 individual with a disability affecting communication. The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ).
The term related services means such services within the meaning of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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