TRAINING.

SEC. 221. TRAINING. (a) Technology Training.— (1) General authority.— The Secretary shall enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with appropriate nonprofit or for-profit entities for the purposes of— (A) conducting training sessions; and (B) developing, demonstrating, disseminating, and evaluating curricula, materials, and methods used to train individuals regarding the provision of technology-related assistance. (2) Eligible activities.—Activities conducted under contracts or cooperative agreements entered into under paragraph (1) may address the training needs of individuals with disabilities, the families or representatives of individuals with disabilities, individuals who work for public agencies and private entities that have contact with individuals with disabilities (including insurers), employers, and other appropriate individuals. (b) Technology Careers.— (1) General authority.—The Secretary shall make grants to assist institutions of higher education to prepare personnel for careers relating to the provision of technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities. (2) Priority.—In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to the preparation of personnel who will provide technical assistance, administer programs, or prepare personnel necessary to support the development and 102 STAT. 1063implementation of consumer-responsive statewide programs of technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities. (3) Uses of funds.—Amounts made available for grants under paragraph (1) may be used by institutions of higher education to assist in covering the cost of courses of training or study for such personnel and for establishing and maintaining fellowships or traineeships with such stipends and allowances as may be determined by the Secretary.