This past fall the U.S. Congress passed the Assistive Technology Act 2004, which will ensure that individuals with disabilities throughout the US and its territories have access to the technology they need to help them be independent in school, at home, the workplace and in the community. This legislation represents an important commitment to people with disabilities from the President and the Congress. Millions of people with disabilities rely on AT to help them gain and maintain independence. This Act supports the continuance of State Assistive Tech Programs and eliminates the sunset provision. By eliminating the sunset provision, the government sent a clear signal that it supports a federal investment of people with disabilities. The new act will require states to spend the majority of their at grants on activities that directly benefit individuals with disabilities.on visit www.blindcitizens.org.