disability programs

disability programsSec. 7087. (a) Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading “Economic Support Fund”, not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for programs and activities administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to address the needs and protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities in developing countries, and for programs to disseminate information (including best practices and strategies) on independent living, advocacy, education, and transportation to people with disabilities and disability advocacy organizations in developing countries, including for the cost of translation.(b) Funds appropriated under the heading “Operating Expenses” in title II of this Act shall be made available to develop and implement training for staff in overseas USAID missions to promote the full inclusion and equal participation of people with disabilities in developing countries.(c) The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the USAID Administrator shall seek to ensure that, where appropriate, construction projects funded by this Act are accessible to people with disabilities and in compliance with the USAID Policy on Standards for Accessibility for the Disabled, or other similar accessibility standards.(d) Of the funds made available pursuant to subsection (a), not more than 7 percent may be for management, oversight, and technical support.