### Question
What does information and assistance service mean?


### Answer
**Information and assistance service** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3002*:

> a service for older individuals that—


(A) provides the individuals with current information on opportunities and services available to the individuals within their communities, including information relating to assistive technology

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

