118 STAT. 2793 PUBLIC LAW 108–446—DEC. 3, 2004 ‘‘(B) Supporting research, development, and dissemina tion of technology with universal design features, so that the technology is accessible to the broadest range of individ uals with disabilities without further modification or adaptation. ‘‘(C) Demonstrating the use of systems to provide par ents and teachers with information and training concerning early diagnosis of, intervention for, and effective teaching strategies for, young children with reading disabilities. ‘‘(D) Supporting the use of Internet based communica tions for students with cognitive disabilities in order to maximize their academic and functional skills. ‘‘(c) EDUCATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section, the Sec retary shall support— ‘‘(A) educational media activities that are designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities; ‘‘(B) providing video description, open captioning, or closed captioning, that is appropriate for use in the class room setting, of— ‘‘(i) television programs; ‘‘(ii) videos; ‘‘(iii) other materials, including programs and materials associated with new and emerging tech nologies, such as CDs, DVDs, video streaming, and other forms of multimedia; or ‘‘(iv) news (but only until September 30, 2006); ‘‘(C) distributing materials described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) through such mechanisms as a loan service; and ‘‘(D) providing free educational materials, including textbooks, in accessible media for visually impaired and print disabled students in elementary schools and sec ondary schools, postsecondary schools, and graduate schools. ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The video description, open captioning, or closed captioning described in paragraph (1)(B) shall be provided only when the description or captioning has not been previously provided by the producer or distributor, or has not been fully funded by other sources. ‘‘(d) APPLICATIONS.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any eligible entity that wishes to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under subsection (b) or (c) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE.—For the purpose of an application for an award to carry out activities described in subsection (c)(1)(D), such eligible entity shall— ‘‘(A) be a national, nonprofit entity with a proven track record of meeting the needs of students with print disabil ities through services described in subsection (c)(1)(D); ‘‘(B) have the capacity to produce, maintain, and dis tribute in a timely fashion, up to date textbooks in digital audio formats to qualified students; and
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