S 4194 · 93th Congress · Labor and Employment
An original bill to extend the authorizations of appropriations in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for 1 year, to transfer the Rehabilitation Services Administration to the Office of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to make certain technical and clarifying amendments, and for other purposes; to amend the Randolph-Sheppard Act for the Blind to strengthen the programs authorized thereunder; and to provide for the convening of a White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals.
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EnactedLatest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (H.R. l7503 with similar provisions passed Senate 11/26/74).(1974-12-02)
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Title I: Rehabilitation Act Amendments - Rehabilitation Act Amendments - Establishes in the Office of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare a Rehabilitation Services Administration to carry out this Act. Provides, under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, for the extension of authorization of appropriations for: (1) vocational rehabilitation services; (2) research and training; (3) grants for construction of rehabilitation facilities; (4) vocational training services for handicapped individuals; (5) special projects and demonstrations; (6) the National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults; (7) program and project evaluation; (8) secretarial responsibilities; and (9) the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Title II: Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments - Randolph-Sheppard Act Amendments - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that after review of the blind vending stand program authorized under the Randolph-Sheppard Act of 1936, the program has not been developed in the manner and spirit in which Congress intended. Authorizes the operation of such vending facilities on any Federal property, stating that priority shall be given to blind persons li…
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