PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECTS.

SEC. 222. PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECTS. (a) Program Authorized.—The Secretary shall make grants to, or enter into contracts with, nonprofit and for-profit entities to carry out national projects that recognize and build awareness of the importance and efficacy of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for individuals of all ages with disabilities functioning in various settings of daily life. (b) Uses of Funds.—Amounts made available for grants and contracts under subsection (a) may be used to— (1) develop a national media campaign (including public service time slots on radio and television); (2) convene national or regional conferences; (3) prepare and disseminate information (including summaries, comparisons, analyses, and cost-benefit projections) concerning the efficacy of technology-related assistance; (4) encourage others to hold national or regional conferences; (5) develop and maintain recognition programs that are designed to promote public credit to entities that demonstrate an aggressive effort for a sustained time to provide or promote the use of technology-related assistance or the development of assistive technology devices; and (6) other activities considered appropriate by the Secretary.