118 STAT. 2778 PUBLIC LAW 108–446—DEC. 3, 2004 ‘‘(2) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—Activities that may be car ried out under this subsection include activities such as the following: ‘‘(A) Preparing persons who— ‘‘(i) have prior training in educational and other related service fields; and ‘‘(ii) are studying to obtain degrees, certificates, or licensure that will enable the persons to assist chil dren with low incidence disabilities to achieve the objectives set out in their individualized education pro grams described in section 614(d), or to assist infants and toddlers with low incidence disabilities to achieve the outcomes described in their individualized family service plans described in section 636. ‘‘(B) Providing personnel from various disciplines with interdisciplinary training that will contribute to improve ment in early intervention, educational, and transitional results for children with low incidence disabilities. ‘‘(C) Preparing personnel in the innovative uses and application of technology, including universally designed technologies, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services— ‘‘(i) to enhance learning by children with low incidence disabilities through early intervention, edu cational, and transitional services; and ‘‘(ii) to improve communication with parents. ‘‘(D) Preparing personnel who provide services to vis ually impaired or blind children to teach and use Braille in the provision of services to such children. ‘‘(E) Preparing personnel to be qualified educational interpreters, to assist children with low incidence disabil ities, particularly deaf and hard of hearing children in school and school related activities, and deaf and hard of hearing infants and toddlers and preschool children in early intervention and preschool programs. ‘‘(F) Preparing personnel who provide services to chil dren with significant cognitive disabilities and children with multiple disabilities. ‘‘(G) Preparing personnel who provide services to chil dren with low incidence disabilities and limited English proficient children. ‘‘(3) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘low incidence disability’ means— ‘‘(A) a visual or hearing impairment, or simultaneous visual and hearing impairments; ‘‘(B) a significant cognitive impairment; or ‘‘(C) any impairment for which a small number of personnel with highly specialized skills and knowledge are needed in order for children with that impairment to receive early intervention services or a free appropriate public education. ‘‘(4) SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS.—In selecting eligible enti ties for assistance under this subsection, the Secretary may give preference to eligible entities submitting applications that include 1 or more of the following: ‘‘(A) A proposal to prepare personnel in more than 1 low incidence disability, such as deafness and blindness.
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