Sec. 3. Purpose
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The purpose of this Act is to work toward eliminating the continued discrimination, isolation, marginalization, and denial of equal opportunity of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities by providing for comprehensive national training, technical assistance, and resource centers to improve access to— a full range of augmentative and alternative communication; equal opportunity; awareness and implementation of relevant laws, policies, and practices; leadership and self-advocacy skills; capacity, in the case of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities, educators, professionals, and families; national statistical data; and societal awareness.