29 U.S.C. § 760 — Declaration of purpose

Page 255 TITLE 29—LABOR § 760 PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 751, Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 131, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 106, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2961, and amended Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, directed Secretary to sub- mit to Congress, not less than thirty months after Nov. 6, 1978, an evaluation of programs conducted under part D of former subchapter I of this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–506, title X, § 1002(b)(2)(A), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1844. A prior section 752, Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 131, for- merly § 132, as added Pub. L. 99–506, title II, § 212(a), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1820; renumbered § 132, Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 202(j), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3307, provided for study on special problems and needs of Indians with handicaps both on and off the reservation, prior to re- peal by Pub. L. 102–569, title I, § 135(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4396. Prior sections 753 and 753a were omitted in the gen- eral amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220. Section 753, Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 140, as added Pub. L. 103–73, title I, § 108, Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 724, related to review of data collection and reporting system. Section 753a, Pub. L. 93–112, title I, § 141, as added Pub. L. 103–73, title I, § 108, Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 725, related to exchange of data. AMENDMENTS 2014—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–128 substituted ‘‘title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’’ for ‘‘title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN PUB. L. 113–128 Except as otherwise provided, definitions in section 3 of Pub. L. 113–128, which is classified to section 3102 of this title, apply to this section. SUBCHAPTER II—RESEARCH AND TRAINING Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Title II of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, comprising this subchapter, was originally enacted by Pub. L. 93–112, title II, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 374, and amended by Pub. L. 93–516, Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1617; Pub. L. 93–651, Nov. 21, 1974, 89 Stat. 2–3; Pub. L. 94–230, Mar. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 211; Pub. L. 95–602, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2955; Pub. L. 96–88, Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 668; Pub. L. 98–221, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 17; Pub. L. 99–506, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1807; Pub. L. 100–630, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3289; Pub. L. 102–52, June 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 260; Pub. L. 102–54, June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 267; Pub. L. 102–569, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4344; Pub. L. 103–73, Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 718; Pub. L. 103–218, Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 50; Pub. L. 103–382, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3518. Title II is shown herein, however, as having been added by Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 405, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1167, with- out reference to those intervening amendments because of the extensive revision of title II by Pub. L. 105–220. § 760. Declaration of purpose The purpose of this subchapter is to— (1) provide for research, demonstration projects, training, technical assistance, and related activities to maximize the full inclu- sion and integration into society, employ- ment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individ- uals with disabilities of all ages, with par- ticular emphasis on improving the effective- ness of services authorized under this chapter; (2) provide for a comprehensive and coordi- nated approach to the support and conduct of such research, demonstration projects, train- ing, technical assistance, and related activi- ties and to ensure that the approach is in ac- cordance with the 5-year plan developed under section 762(h) of this title; (3) promote the transfer and use of rehabili- tation technology to individuals with disabil- ities, in a timely and efficient manner, through research and demonstration projects relating to— (A) the procurement process for the pur- chase of rehabilitation technology; (B) the utilization of rehabilitation tech- nology on a national basis; (C) specific adaptations or customizations of products to enable individuals with dis- abilities to live more independently; and (D) the development or transfer of assist- ive technology; (4) ensure the widespread dissemination, in usable formats, of practical scientific and technological information— (A) generated by research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities; and (B) regarding state-of-the-art practices, improvements in the services authorized under this chapter, rehabilitation tech- nology, and new knowledge regarding dis- abilities, to rehabilitation professionals, individuals with disabilities, and other interested parties, including the general public; (5) identify effective strategies that enhance the opportunities of individuals with disabil- ities, including individuals with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities, to engage in em- ployment, including employment involving telecommuting and self-employment; (6) identify strategies for effective coordina- tion of services to job seekers with disabilities available through programs of one-stop part- ners, as defined in section 3102 of this title; (7) increase opportunities for researchers who are members of traditionally underserved populations, including researchers who are members of minority groups and researchers who are individuals with disabilities; and (8) identify effective strategies for sup- porting the employment of individuals with disabilities in competitive integrated employ- ment. (Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 200, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 405, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1167; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 401(16)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–412; Pub. L. 113–128, title IV, § 431, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1660.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 760, Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 200, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 374; Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 107, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2962; Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810; Pub. L. 102–569, title II, § 201, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4398, contained congressional dec- laration of purpose, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220. AMENDMENTS 2014—Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(1), (2), in- serted ‘‘technical assistance,’’ after ‘‘training,’’. Page 256 TITLE 29—LABOR § 761 Par. (3). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(3), in introductory provi- sions, inserted ‘‘and use’’ after ‘‘transfer’’ and ‘‘, in a timely and efficient manner,’’ after ‘‘disabilities’’. Par. (4). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(4), substituted ‘‘dissemi- nation’’ for ‘‘distribution’’ in introductory provisions. Par. (5). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(5), inserted ‘‘, including individuals with intellectual and psychiatric disabil- ities,’’ after ‘‘disabilities’’ and struck out ‘‘and’’ after semicolon at end. Par. (6). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(7), added par. (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). Par. (7). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(6), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Par. (8). Pub. L. 113–128, § 431(8), (9), added par. (8). 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 105–220, § 405, which en- acted this section. § 761. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $103,970,000 for fiscal year 2015, $112,001,000 for fiscal year 2016, $114,325,000 for fiscal year 2017, $116,860,000 for fiscal year 2018, $119,608,000 for fiscal year 2019, and $122,143,000 for fiscal year 2020. (Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 405, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1168; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 401(16)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–412; Pub. L. 113–128, title IV, § 432, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1660.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Prior sections 761 to 761b were omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220. Section 761, Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 201, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 374; Pub. L. 93–516, title I, § 103, Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1618; Pub. L. 93–651, title I, § 103, Nov. 21, 1974, 89 Stat. 2–3; Pub. L. 94–230, §§ 3, 11(b)(5), (6), Mar. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 211, 213; Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 108, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2962; Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 121, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 99–506, title III, § 301, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1820; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 203(a), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3307; Pub. L. 102–52, § 3, June 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 260; Pub. L. 102–569, title II, § 202, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4398, authorized appropriations. Section 761a, Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 109(4), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2963; amended Pub. L. 98–221, title I, §§ 104(a)(4), (b)(1), 122, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 18, 23; Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), title III, §§ 302, 303, title X, §§ 1001(c), 1002(c), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1820, 1821, 1842, 1844; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 203(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3307; Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(k)(1)(A), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 276; Pub. L. 102–569, title I, § 102(p)(12), title II, § 203, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4357, 4399; Pub. L. 103–73, title I, §§ 102(4), 109(a), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 718, 725; Pub. L. 103–218, title IV, § 402(a), Mar. 9, 1994, 108 Stat. 96; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(i)(1), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4028, related to National Institute on Disability and Reha- bilitation Research. See section 762 of this title. Section 761b, Pub. L. 93–112, title II, § 203, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 109(4), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2965; amended Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 508(m)(1), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 694; Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 104(b)(2), Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 18; Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), title III, § 304, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1822; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 203(c), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3307; Pub. L. 102–54, § 13(k)(1)(B), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 276; Pub. L. 102–569, title I, § 102(p)(13), title II, § 204, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4358, 4403, related to Interagency Committee on Disability Research. See section 763 of this title. AMENDMENTS 2014—Pub. L. 113–128 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations to carry out sections 762 and 764 of this title for fiscal years 1999 through 2003. 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 105–220, § 405, which en- acted this section. § 762. National Institute on Disability, Inde- pendent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (a) Establishment; Director as principal officer (1) There is established within the Administra- tion for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services a National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabili- tation Research (referred to in this subchapter as the ‘‘Institute’’), which shall be headed by a Director (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the ‘‘Director’’), in order to— (A) promote, coordinate, and provide for— (i) research; (ii) demonstration projects, training, and technical assistance; (iii) outreach and information that clari- fies research implications for policy and practice; and (iv) related activities, with respect to individuals with disabilities; (B) more effectively carry out activities through the programs under section 764 of this title and activities under this section; (C) widely disseminate information from the activities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B); and (D) provide leadership in advancing the qual- ity of life of individuals with disabilities. (2) In the performance of the functions of the office, the Director shall be directly responsible to the Administrator for the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services. (b) Duties of Director The Director, through the Institute, shall be responsible for— (1) administering the programs described in section 764 of this title and activities under this section; (2) widely disseminating findings, conclu- sions, and recommendations, resulting from research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities (referred to in this sub- chapter as ‘‘covered activities’’) funded by the Institute, to— (A) other Federal, State, tribal, and local public agencies; (B) private organizations engaged in re- search relating to— (i) independent living; (ii) rehabilitation; or (iii) providing rehabilitation or inde- pendent living services; (C) rehabilitation practitioners; and (D) individuals with disabilities and the in- dividuals’ representatives; (3) coordinating, through the Interagency Committee established by section 763 of this title, all Federal programs and policies relat- ing to research on disability, independent liv- ing, and rehabilitation; (4) widely disseminating educational mate- rials and research results, concerning ways to