Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments
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The Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments are U.S. federal legislative updates that expanded and modernized support for access to assistive technology for people with disabilities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments Context triple: [Rehabilitation Act of 1973, amendedBy, Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments]
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A.
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 is a U.S. federal law that broadened and clarified the definition of disability to restore and strengthen protections against discrimination for people with disabilities.
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B.
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international treaty that establishes procedures allowing individuals and groups to submit complaints and enabling inquiries into grave or systematic violations of the rights of persons with disabilities.
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C.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a landmark U.S. civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.
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D.
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974
The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 were U.S. federal legislative changes that strengthened and expanded protections and services for individuals with disabilities, particularly in employment, education, and access to federally funded programs.
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E.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (rehabilitation provisions)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (rehabilitation provisions) is a U.S. federal law framework that modernizes and governs vocational rehabilitation and related disability employment services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and retain competitive integrated employment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments Target entity description: The Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments are U.S. federal legislative updates that expanded and modernized support for access to assistive technology for people with disabilities.
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A.
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 is a U.S. federal law that broadened and clarified the definition of disability to restore and strengthen protections against discrimination for people with disabilities.
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B.
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international treaty that establishes procedures allowing individuals and groups to submit complaints and enabling inquiries into grave or systematic violations of the rights of persons with disabilities.
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C.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a landmark U.S. civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas such as employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications.
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D.
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974
The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974 were U.S. federal legislative changes that strengthened and expanded protections and services for individuals with disabilities, particularly in employment, education, and access to federally funded programs.
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E.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (rehabilitation provisions)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (rehabilitation provisions) is a U.S. federal law framework that modernizes and governs vocational rehabilitation and related disability employment services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and retain competitive integrated employment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal legislation
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amendment to statute ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve coordination of assistive technology services
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increase availability of assistive technology ⓘ promote consumer involvement in assistive technology policy and programs ⓘ support state-level infrastructure for assistive technology ⓘ |
| alignedWith |
Americans with Disabilities Act
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surface form:
Americans with Disabilities Act principles
independent living philosophy for people with disabilities ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| basedOn |
Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988
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| beneficiary |
families of individuals with disabilities
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individuals with disabilities ⓘ service providers for people with disabilities ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| focusesOn |
access to assistive technology devices
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access to assistive technology services ⓘ integration of assistive technology into education, employment, and community living ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
enhanced consumer choice and control in assistive technology decisions
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expanded federal support for assistive technology access ⓘ modernized definitions and approaches to assistive technology ⓘ strengthened state responsibilities for assistive technology programs ⓘ |
| legalArea |
assistive technology policy
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disability law ⓘ |
| policyType |
social welfare policy
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technology access policy ⓘ |
| purpose |
to expand support for access to assistive technology for people with disabilities
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to improve access to assistive technology devices and services ⓘ to modernize federal support systems for assistive technology ⓘ |
| regulates |
federal funding for assistive technology programs
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state assistive technology programs ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
assistive technology demonstration programs
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assistive technology device loan programs ⓘ assistive technology reutilization and recycling programs ⓘ public awareness about assistive technology ⓘ training and technical assistance on assistive technology ⓘ |
| subjectOf | assistive technology programs for individuals with disabilities ⓘ |
| supportsRight | equal access to technology for individuals with disabilities ⓘ |
| targetPopulation |
adults with disabilities
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children with disabilities ⓘ older adults with disabilities ⓘ |
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Subject: Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments Description of subject: The Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments are U.S. federal legislative updates that expanded and modernized support for access to assistive technology for people with disabilities.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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amendedBy
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Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments
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Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments
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basedOn
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Technology-related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act amendments
self-linksurface differs
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this entity surface form:
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988