A bill to extend and improve the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to provide for the operation of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Rehabilitation Act Extension of 1983- Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to extend the authorization of appropriations for grants to States for basic vocational rehabilitation services in specified amounts through FY 1987, and for FY 1988 in an amount to be determined by any increase in the consumer price index for the previous fiscal year. Extends the authorization of appropriations for grants to States for innovation and expansion of vocational rehabilitation services through FY 1986, in such sums as may be necessary. Extends the authorization of appropriations for research and training in vocational rehabilitation services through FY 1986 in such amounts as may be necessary for: (1) the National Institute of Handicapped Research; and (2) other specified research and training programs. Extends the authorization of appropriations for supplementary services and facilities through FY 1986 in such sums as may be necessary for: (1) construction of rehabilitation facilities, staffing, and planning assistance (to remain available for expenditure for construction projects funded or staffing grants made prior to October 1, 1987); …