Jack Reed: “I strongly support final passage of H.R. 4278, the Assistive Technology Reauthorization Act of 2004. This important…”

“I strongly support final passage of H.R. 4278, the Assistive Technology Reauthorization Act of 2004. This important legislation, the product of bipartisan and bicameral negotiations, reauthorizes the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 and provides individuals with disabilities increased access to critical assistive technology devices and services, focusing on where they are needed most--in schools, on the job, and in the community. These devices and services afford individuals with disabilities a greater opportunity to participate in educational programs, employment prospects, and community activities and thereby, assist them in leading more full, productive, and independent lives. As an original cosponsor of the Senate version of this bill, I am pleased that some of its provisions on training and research and development which I authored have been included in the final version of the bill before us today.”