; and (B) 1 grant, contract, or cooperative agreement to a qualified protection and advocacy system technical assistance provider, to enable the eligible protection and advocacy system to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2) for protection and advocacy systems receiving grants under section 5. (c) Application (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section, an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Input In awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this section and in reviewing the activities proposed under the applications described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the input of the recipients of grants under sections 4 and 5 and other individuals the Secretary determines to be appropriate, especially— (A) individuals with disabilities who use assistive technology and understand the barriers to the acquisition of such technology and assistive technology services; (B) family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives of such individuals; (C) relevant employees from Federal departments and agencies, other than the Department of Health and Human Services; (D) representatives of businesses