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US HR5705
US HR5705AACCENT Act Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers of Excellence and National Technical Assistance Act Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act of 2023
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Introduced
09/26/2023
09/26/2023
In Committee
09/27/2023
09/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To support national training, technical assistance, and resource centers, to ensure that all individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities have access to the augmentative and alternative communication the individuals need to interact with others, in order to learn, work, socialize, and take advantage of all aspects of life in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill, the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers of Excellence and National Technical Assistance Act (AACCENT Act), aims to eliminate discrimination, isolation, and denial of equal opportunity for individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities by providing comprehensive national training, technical assistance, and resource centers. The bill establishes a network of National Resource Centers on Augmentative and Alternative Communication to increase access to communication tools, build capacity of individuals and service providers, promote awareness of relevant laws and policies, support leadership and self-advocacy skills, and improve data collection. The bill also authorizes $9 million in annual funding for the program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 09/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5705/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5705/BILLS-118hr5705ih.pdf |
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