Authorization of Subgrants for the Disability Innovation Fund-Automated Personalization Computing Project, 64887-64888 [2016-22774]

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• DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 183 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64887-64888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22774]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Authorization of Subgrants for the Disability Innovation Fund--
Automated Personalization Computing Project

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice.

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[Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.421A]
SUMMARY: This notice authorizes the use of subgrants with Disability 
Innovation Fund--Automated Personalization Computing (APC) Project 
funds awarded to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin 
System under CFDA number 84.421A, as provided by the Consolidated 
Appropriations Act, 2014, for the purpose of carrying out its proposed 
activities to implement a demonstration of automated personalization 
computing for individuals with disabilities.

DATES: September 21, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Zhu, U.S. Department of 
Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, 550 12th Street SW., 
Room 5048, Potomac Center Plaza, 20202-5076. Telephone: (202) 245-6037 
or by email: Douglas.Zhu@ed.gov.
    If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf or a text 
telephone, you may call the Federal Relay Service, toll free, at 1-800-
877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Disability Innovation Fund 
is to support innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of 
``individuals with disabilities,'' as defined in section 7(20)(B) of 
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
    Under this authority, the Department has entered into a cooperative 
agreement with the grantee to implement the Disability Innovation 
Fund--Automated Personalization Computing Project (APCP). This project 
is designed to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities by 
increasing access to information and communication technologies through

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automatic personalization of needed assistive technology.
    Program Authority: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. 
L. 113-76).
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 
and 99. (b) The OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment 
and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and 
amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485. (c) The 
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit 
Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and 
amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474. (d) The 
priorities and requirements in the notice inviting applications for 
this program, published July 23, 2015, in the Federal Register (80 FR 
43763).
    Eligible Entities for Subgrants: A State or public or non-profit 
agency or organization, including Indian tribes and institutions of 
higher education.
    Discussion: Recognizing that the APC project will need to involve 
coordination among several different sectors, including cloud or other 
technology platform providers, assistive technology researchers and 
manufacturers, and disability advocacy organizations, the Department 
has required that the grantee set up a partnership involving highly 
experienced public and private entities. The subgranting authority will 
allow the grantee to tap unique talent sources with the technical 
expertise to carry out the activities of the project. Examples of 
proposed activities to be carried out by these subgrantees could 
include but are not limited to: Development of accessibility 
infrastructure for auto-personalization; pilot test coordination 
(America's Job Centers, employers, and educational institutions); and 
metrics development, collection, and analysis. Pursuant to 34 CFR 
75.708(b)(2), the grantee may make subgrants to eligible entities that 
have already been identified in its approved application or to other 
eligible entities that are selected through a competitive process set 
out in subgranting procedures established by the grantee.
    Requirements: If the grantee uses this subgranting authority, the 
subgrants must be used to directly carry out project activities 
described in the grantee's application. The grantee must ensure that 
the subgrants are awarded on the basis of an approved budget that is 
consistent with the grantee's approved application and all applicable 
Federal statutory, regulatory, and other requirements. The grantee must 
also ensure that every subgrant includes any conditions required by 
Federal statutes and Executive orders and their implementing 
regulations. Finally, the grantee must ensure that subgrantees are 
aware of requirements imposed by Federal statutes and regulations, 
including the Federal anti-discrimination laws enforced by the 
Department, which are set out at 34 CFR 75.500.

    Note: This notice does not solicit applications. The Disability 
Innovation Fund--Automatic Personalization Computing Project (CFDA 
number 84.421A) has been awarded to the Board of Regents of the 
University of Wisconsin System.

    Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this 
document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, 
audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
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document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free 
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    Dated: September 16, 2016.
Sue Swenson,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative 
Services.
[FR Doc. 2016-22774 Filed 9-20-16; 8:45 am]
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