PUBLIC LAW 103-218—MAR. 9, 1994 108 STAT. 91 "(1) be held to the same consumer-responsive standards as the persons and entities carrying out programs under title •*•» " (2) make available to individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives information concerning technology-related assistance in a form that will allow such individuals with disabilities to effectively use such information; "(3) in preparing such information for dissemination, consider the media-related needs of individuals with disabilities who have sensory and cognitive limitations and consider the use of auditory materials, including audio cassettes, visual materials, including video cassettes and video discs, and braille materials; and "(4) coordinate their efforts with the consumer-responsive comprehensive statewide program of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities in any State in which the activities are carried out. "Subtitle C—Authorization of Appropriations "SEC. 221. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 29 USC 2251. 'There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1998.". TITLE III—ALTERNATIVE FINANCING MECHANISMS SEC. 301. ALTERNATIVE FINANCING MECHANISMS AUTHORIZED. The Act (29 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
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MECHANISMS "SEC. 301. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE FINANC- 29 USC 2281. ING MECHANISMS. "(a) IN GENERAL. —The Secretary shall award grants to States to pay for the Federal share of the cost of the establishment and administration of, or the expansion and administration of, alternative financing mechanisms (referred to individually in this title as an 'alternative financing mechanism') to allow individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, and authorized representatives to purchase assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. "(b) MECHANISMS. — The alternative financing mechanisms may include— "(1) a low-interest loan fund; "(2) a revolving fund; "(3) a loan insurance program;
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