Washington, D.C. – Congress passed legislation recently that would increase funding for Wyoming to help citizens with disabilities learn about and use technology that can assist them, according to U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo.

"This funding helps disabled individuals to live independently, benefit from an education, or pursue a meaningful career," said Enzi, who co-sponsored the bill and was a member of the High Tech Task Force which worked on modernizing the legislation.

Congress renewed the Assistive Technology Act which would set a minimum state allotment for funding, increasing Wyoming's yearly funding from $299,000 to $410,000. This money can be used for comprehensive statewide programs to educate families and persons with disabilities about technology related assistance that can maximize the potential of disabled citizens living in mainstream society.

The Senate unanimously passed the legislation October 8 and the House passed an identical bill September 30. The legislation will now be sent to the President for his signature.