Sec. 8. Use of funds
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An eligible entity that receives a grant under section 5 shall use the grant funds only for activities described in an application submitted under section 6 and approved by the Secretary, to— identify best practices and innovative communication technologies, including free and low-cost options, for the purpose of increasing communication for individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication to enable the individuals to communicate and succeed in school, employment, and their communities; partner with institutions of higher education with assistive technology and engineering programs, to conduct research in and development of communication options for individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication; develop or adapt postsecondary coursework in augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports for speech-language pathologists, special educators, early intervention specialists, administrators, related services personnel, and developmental disability services providers to promote best practices and innovative communication strategies for individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication; provide leadership training for individuals who use augmentative or alternative communication devices, services, or supports, their family members, and persons who provide services and other supports to such individuals, on the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports, and on topics related to self-determination, self-advocacy, and person-centered planning; conduct national, regional, State, tribal, and local training and technical assistance relating to— increase the knowledge and skills related to augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports of family members of individuals with significant disabilities affecting communication; increase the knowledge and skills related to augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports, of speech-language pathologists, special educators, early intervention specialists, administrators, related services personnel, and developmental disability services providers; increase the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports in early intervention services, elementary school, secondary school, and postsecondary education programs; increase the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, or supports in employment settings; and increase the knowledge of the general public to be aware of and interact with users of augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports; develop user-friendly products related to augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports that include— websites; training modules; products that facilitate making choices related to augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports; products that facilitate supported decisionmaking; products that promote literacy and language development; products that promote numeracy; products that promote inclusion in elementary schools, secondary schools, postsecondary education programs, employment settings, civic engagement, and recreation and leisure settings; and other products as identified by the eligible entities, and the advisory councils or similar entities established by the eligible entities; link the work of the National Resource Center to existing (as of the date of the grant award) policy and activities throughout the Federal Government on self-advocacy, supported decisionmaking, person-centered planning, and community living, for individuals with disabilities and particularly for individuals with the most significant disabilities affecting communication, for the purpose of increasing success and self-determination in early intervention services, elementary education, secondary education, and postsecondary education programs; disseminate information about augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports, including products developed under paragraph
(6)and the recommended voluntary standards developed by the National Advisory Committee under section 10(d) to— professional accrediting organizations; institutions of higher education; local educational agencies and State educational agencies; national, State, tribal, and local businesses, to enable the businesses to hire more individuals who use augmentative or alternative communication devices, services, or supports; national, State, tribal, and local government agencies that provide services and other supports, including employment supports, to individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports; national and local disability advocacy organizations, including disability self-advocacy organizations; family support organizations, including the parent training and information centers supported under section 671 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1471 ); network partners, including the State Councils on Developmental Disabilities described in section 125 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15025 ), the protection and advocacy systems described in section 143 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 15043 ), and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Services supported under subtitle D of title I of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 15061 et seq.), participating in activities under that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.); and other groups and entities as identified by the eligible entity and the advisory councils or similar entities established by the eligible entity; and collaborate with— State assistive technology programs; State and local educational agencies; State Councils on Developmental Disabilities described in section 125 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15025 ); the systems and University Centers described in paragraph (8)(H); local boards, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ); and other State, regional, tribal, and local entities with the ability to provide support for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports.
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