Amendment requires the National Research Council to conduct a study on the accessibility to information technologies by the elderly and individuals with disabilities.

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Amendment Number
577
Description
Amendment requires the National Research Council to conduct a study on the accessibility to information technologies by the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record torequire the National Research Council to conduct a study on !barr iers to information technology currently faced by the elderly and disabled; 2) research and development that is needed to remove these barriers; and 3) necessary changes to current law and federal regulation that will improve access to information technology. The amendment seeks to authorize $700,000 for the study.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Feb 15, 2000
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hoeffel amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H404)
Latest Action Time
14:35:28
Submitted Date
Feb 15, 2000
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 577 — Informed