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Topic Snapshot: Federal Legislation and Guidance

Assistive Technology Act

• Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
  Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statute.

Federal Guidance

See also Essential Documents - Topic Snapshot

• RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
  RSA issued this technical assistance circular in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.
• RSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
  Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.
• Defining AT for Loan Programs - Teleconference - October 10, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
  This call provides an overview of the Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan. Jeremy Buzzell of RSA is the presenter.
• CBO Subject to Audit (2007) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions
• State Funds/Public Funds and Federal Funds (2007) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions

• Consumer Counseling (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions
• Grant Funds used for Resource Development - Fund Raising (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Grant Funds used for Resource Development - Grant Writing (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Insuring AFP Funds (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Investing in Stocks (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Separate Account for Each Grant (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Use of Grant Funds to Pay for Audit (2006) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Device Leasing Program (2005) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Interest Income (2005) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Investment of Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Loans for Training, Repairs, Warranties (2005) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.
• Match Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
  Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv Discussions.

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