1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act . 2. Reauthorization The Assistive Technology Act of 1998 ( 29 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 . (b) Table of contents The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings and purposes. Sec. 3. Definitions. Sec. 4. Grants for State assistive technology programs. Sec. 5. State grants for protection and advocacy services related to assistive technology. Sec. 6. Technical assistance and data collection support. Sec. 7. Projects of national significance. Sec. 8. Administrative provisions. Sec. 9. Authorization of appropriations; reservations and distribution of funds. 2. Findings and purposes (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Over 54,000,000 individuals in the United States have disabilities, with almost half experiencing severe disabilities that affect their ability to see, hear, communicate, reason, walk, or perform other basic life functions. (2) Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to— (A) live independently; (B) enjoy self-determination and make choices; (C) benefit from an education; (D) pursue competitive, integrated employment