BOSTON- Senators John Kerry and Edward Kennedy today announced that Cast Inc. of Wakefield, MA, will receive $4,895,932 from the Department of Education as part of the Technology and Media services for Individuals with Disabilities program.

The program is the primary source of support under the Individuals with disabilities Education Act, and seeks to promote the development, demonstration, and utilization of technology for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and individuals who are blind or print disabled. The money will be used to develop educational media activities for children with disabilities that seek to improve the overall educational experience for those students.

“For many children who are trying their hardest to succeed in the classroom with disabilities, technology is one part of the answer. Thanks to the kind of media technology that Cast Inc. is developing, we’re able to offer more children opportunities that weren’t available in the past. This is a great and worthwhile program, and I’m proud that Massachusetts is playing a leading role in developing the technology of the future,” said Senator Kerry.

Senator Kennedy said, “Children are our most important resource. All children should have access to the best education available, but too often children with disabilities are left behind. This new technology will ensure that children with sensory disabilities have the media services they need to be successful in school. I commend Cast, Inc. for helping Massachusetts be a leader in both innovation and education.”