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Topic Snapshot: Federal Legislation and Guidance (2011) -- Available formats: html
Overview of resources available for this topic.General
CFED Powerpoint (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
Powerpoint for Tom Foley's legislative updateTelework Program: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
A Report on the First Two years of Program Operations of the Telework Program FY 2004- FY 2005Expanding the Reach of People with Disabilities (2005) -- Available formats: other txt rtf
Report on the Third Year of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesReports
FY 07 & 08 Annual Report to Congress (2013) -- Available formats: pdf word
This is the RSA annual report to Congress on the activities and outcomes for the AT Act Entities. This document can also be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/rsa/atsg/2007-08/index.htmlAnnual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act, as Amended for Fiscal Year 2006 (2009) -- Available formats: pdf word
This report contains information about the history of the AT Act, Section 4 on the Statewide AT programs, and Title 3 on the Alternative Financing Programs.Evaluation Study of Alternative Financing Program (2008) -- Available formats: txt rtf
Independent evaluation of the 33 AFPs that focuses on factors that lead to success and sustainability.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.Addressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Individuals with Disabilities Through Financial Loans (2006) -- Available formats: pdf rtf txt
Report on the Fourth and Fifth Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesRSA 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.Telework Program: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
A Report on the First Two years of Program Operations of the Telework Program FY 2004- FY 2005Application Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterExpanding the Reach of People with Disabilities (2005) -- Available formats: other txt rtf
Report on the Third Year of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesApplication Package- AFP (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Application Package- Joint AFP and Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY03 (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title III, Assistive Technology Act of 1998 First Annual Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Education (2002) -- Available formats: pdf txt
First Annual Report to Congress on the Title III Alternative Loan Programs.Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001SSA Program Operating Manual for AFI and IDA Rules (2001) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the operating manual that SSA uses. It contanins the rules pertaining to AFI IDAs concerning income and benefits.Toolkits
Application Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterApplication Package- AFP (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Application Package- Joint AFP and Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY03 (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Legislation
FY 07 & 08 Annual Report to Congress (2013) -- Available formats: pdf word
This is the RSA annual report to Congress on the activities and outcomes for the AT Act Entities. This document can also be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/rsa/atsg/2007-08/index.html2009 Telework Forum Follow-Up - July 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
This call provides a recap of major issues that were discussed at the 2009 Telework Forum in Arlington, VA. A presentation on the microenterprise development field was given by NATTAP. Rob Groenendaal, Brian Bard, and Jeremy Buzzell from RSA provided insight into the case-by-case evaluation standard established in the 2007 Telework Technical Assistance Circular.Annual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act, as Amended for Fiscal Year 2006 (2009) -- Available formats: pdf word
This report contains information about the history of the AT Act, Section 4 on the Statewide AT programs, and Title 3 on the Alternative Financing Programs.Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
These are the regulations that all Department of Education grantees follow.Evaluation Study of Alternative Financing Program (2008) -- Available formats: txt rtf
Independent evaluation of the 33 AFPs that focuses on factors that lead to success and sustainability.CBO Subject to Audit (2007) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsRSA Dear Colleague Letter- March 8, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Regarding grant writing by AFP and Telework granteesRSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.RSA: Directions for Home Based Employment and Self-Employment (2007) -- Available formats: pdf
This presentation spells out the key considerations for telework loan programs must decide when determining if the items requested for purchase with a telework loan are with the guidelines of the program.State Funds/Public Funds and Federal Funds (2007) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsAddressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Individuals with Disabilities Through Financial Loans (2006) -- Available formats: pdf rtf txt
Report on the Fourth and Fifth Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesConsumer Counseling (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsDefining 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.Grant Funds used for Resource Development - Fund Raising (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsGrant Funds used for Resource Development - Grant Writing (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInsuring AFP Funds (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInvesting in Stocks (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsRSA 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.Separate Account for Each Grant (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsTelework Program: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
A Report on the First Two years of Program Operations of the Telework Program FY 2004- FY 2005Use of Grant Funds to Pay for Audit (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsApplication Kit- 2005 AFP Grants (2005) -- Available formats: rtf
From June 30, 2005 Federal RegisterDevice Leasing Program (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsExpanding the Reach of People with Disabilities (2005) -- Available formats: other txt rtf
Report on the Third Year of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesInterest Income (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInvestment of Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsLoans for Training, Repairs, Warranties (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsMatch Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsNotice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY05- AFP (2005) -- Available formats: pdf txt
From the Federal Register June 30, 2005OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Non-Profit Organizations follow: A-122 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230 (362k) A-110 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html external
This Circular establishes principles for determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other agreements with educational institutions. The principles deal with the subject of cost determination, and make no attempt to identify the circumstances or dictate the extent of agency and institutional participation in the financing of a particular project. Educational Institutions (even if part of a State or local government) follow: A-21 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (384k) A-110 for administrative requirements, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215 (280k) A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
States, local governments, and Indian Tribes follow: A-87 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225 (362k) A-102 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsApplication Package- AFP (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Application Package- Joint AFP and Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY03 (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Transcript for Teleconference Call on NIA for Telework and AFP, August 19, 2003. (2003) -- Available formats: txt
Transcript for Teleconference Call on NIA for Telework and AFP, August 19, 2003.Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title III, Assistive Technology Act of 1998 First Annual Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Education (2002) -- Available formats: pdf txt
First Annual Report to Congress on the Title III Alternative Loan Programs.Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Questions and Answers regarding the 2001 RFP for alternative loan program (2001) -- Available formats: html
Questions and Answers related to the June 13, 2001 RFPSSA Program Operating Manual for AFI and IDA Rules (2001) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the operating manual that SSA uses. It contanins the rules pertaining to AFI IDAs concerning income and benefits.Financial Loan Program Specifications 2000 (2000) -- Available formats: pdf other
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 5, 2000Assistive Tecnology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statuteEssential Documents
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) (2008) -- Available formats: pdf
These are the regulations that all Department of Education grantees follow.RSA Dear Colleague Letter- March 8, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Regarding grant writing by AFP and Telework granteesRSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar 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.Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY05- AFP (2005) -- Available formats: pdf txt
From the Federal Register June 30, 2005OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Non-Profit Organizations follow: A-122 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230 (362k) A-110 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html external
This Circular establishes principles for determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other agreements with educational institutions. The principles deal with the subject of cost determination, and make no attempt to identify the circumstances or dictate the extent of agency and institutional participation in the financing of a particular project. Educational Institutions (even if part of a State or local government) follow: A-21 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (384k) A-110 for administrative requirements, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215 (280k) A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
States, local governments, and Indian Tribes follow: A-87 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225 (362k) A-102 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsApplication Package- AFP (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Application Package- Joint AFP and Telework (2003) -- Available formats: rtf pdf
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2003 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY03 (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Notice of Proposed Priority and changes to the application process- 2003 AFP Grants (2003) -- Available formats: pdf txt
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Federal Register August 5, 2003Letter of Guidance from NIDRR August 1, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001Notice of Funding Priorities, 2001 (2001) -- Available formats: html pdf txt
Financial Loan Program Specifications 2001 US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 13, 2001Questions and Answers regarding the 2001 RFP for alternative loan program (2001) -- Available formats: html
Questions and Answers related to the June 13, 2001 RFPFinancial Loan Program Specifications 2000 (2000) -- Available formats: pdf other
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 5, 2000Assistive Tecnology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statuteTeleconferences
AFP New Director Series: The History of the AT Act - March 22, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
During this call of the New Directors of AFP series, Rob Groenendaal from RSA presents on the history of the federal legislation leading to the current AT Act. The several iterations of the legislation, the impact on states, and current trends are all discussed.Telework New Directors Series: The Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) - March 14, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
During this installment of the Telework New Director Series, Rob Groenedaal from RSA and Kathy Gilman from the Washington Access Fund discuss the RSA Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) for Telework Programs. Questions and answers from the invited audience are included.2009 Telework Forum Follow-Up - July 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
This call provides a recap of major issues that were discussed at the 2009 Telework Forum in Arlington, VA. A presentation on the microenterprise development field was given by NATTAP. Rob Groenendaal, Brian Bard, and Jeremy Buzzell from RSA provided insight into the case-by-case evaluation standard established in the 2007 Telework Technical Assistance Circular.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.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.Transcript for Teleconference Call on NIA for Telework and AFP, August 19, 2003. (2003) -- Available formats: txt
Transcript for Teleconference Call on NIA for Telework and AFP, August 19, 2003.Meetings
RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.RSA: Directions for Home Based Employment and Self-Employment (2007) -- Available formats: pdf
This presentation spells out the key considerations for telework loan programs must decide when determining if the items requested for purchase with a telework loan are with the guidelines of the program.
