112 STAT. 1194 PUBLIC LAW 105-220—AUG. 7, 1998 or authorized representatives of the individuals, in both urban and rural areas or on a State or regional basis. "(4) ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS. — In order to receive a grant under this subsection, an organization— "(A) shall submit an application to the Commissioner at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Commissioner may require, including information demonstrating the capacity and expertise of the organization— "(i) to coordinate training and information activities with Centers for Independent Living; "(ii) to coordinate and work closely with parent training and information centers established pursuant to section 682(a) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (as added by section 101 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997; Public Law 105-17); and "(iii) to effectively conduct the training and information activities authorized under this subsection; "(B)(i) shall be governed by a board of directors— "(I) that includes professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation; and "(II) on which a majority of the members are individuals with disabilities or the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals; or "(ii)(I) shall have a membership that represents the interests of individuals with disabilities; and "(II) shall establish a special governing committee that meets the requirements specified in subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i) to operate a training and information program under this subsection; and "(C) shall serve individuals with a full range of disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals. "(5) CONSULTATION. —Each organization carrying out a program receiving assistance under this subsection shall consult with appropriate agencies that serve or assist individuals with disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of the individuals, located in the jurisdiction served by the program. "(6) COORDINATION. — The Commissioner shall provide coordination and technical assistance by grant or cooperative agreement for establishing, developing, and coordinating the training and information programs. To the extent practicable, such assistance shall be provided by the parent training and information centers established pursuant to section 682(a) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (as added by section 101 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997; Public Law 105-17). "(7) REVIEW.— "(A) QUARTERLY REVIEW. —The board of directors or special governing committee of an organization receiving a grant under this subsection shall meet at least once in each calendar quarter to review the training and information program, and each such committee shall
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