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29 U.S.C. § 760 (LABOR)
§ 760. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to—
(1) provide for research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities of all ages, with particular emphasis on improving the effectiveness of services authorized under this chapter;
(2) provide for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the support and conduct of such research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities and to ensure that the approach is in accordance with the 5-year plan developed under section 762(h) of this title;
(3) promote the transfer of rehabilitation technology to individuals with disabilities through research and demonstration projects relating to—
(A) the procurement process for the purchase of rehabilitation technology;
(B) the utilization of rehabilitation technology on a national basis;
(C) specific adaptations or customizations of products to enable individuals with disabilities to live more independently; and
(D) the development or transfer of assistive technology;
(4) ensure the widespread distribution, 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 technology, and new knowledge regarding disabilities,
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 disabilities to engage in employment, including employment involving telecommuting and self-employment; and
(6) 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.
(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.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: 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 declaration of purpose, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 105–220, § 405, which enacted this section.
29 U.S.C. § 780a (LABOR)
§ 780a. Independent status of National Council on the Handicapped
(1) Council as independent agency within Federal Government
Effective on February 22, 1984, the National Council on the Handicapped shall be an independent agency within the Federal Government and shall not be an agency within the Department of Education or any other department or agency of the United States.
(2) Transfer of functions to Council Chairman
There are transferred to the Chairman of the National Council on the Handicapped all functions relating to the Council which were vested in the Secretary of Education on the day before February 22, 1984. The Chairman of the National Council on the Handicapped shall continue to exercise all the functions under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.] or any other law or authority which the Chairman was performing before February 22, 1984.
(3) Changes in statutory and other references
References in any statute, reorganization plan, Executive order, regulation, or other official document or proceeding to the Department of Education or the Secretary of Education with respect to functions or activities relating to the National Council on the Handicapped shall be deemed to refer to the National Council on the Handicapped or the Chairman of the National Council on the Handicapped, respectively.
(Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 141(b), Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 26.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as amended, which is classified generally to this chapter (§ 701 et seq.). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Rehabilitation Amendments of 1984, and not as part of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Change of Name
text: The National Council on the Handicapped was established by former section 780 of this title and was redesignated the National Council on Disability by an amendment to that section by Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 205(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3310.
29 U.S.C. § 782 (LABOR)
§ 782. Compensation of National Council members
(a) Rate
Members of the National Council shall be entitled to receive compensation at a rate equal to the rate of pay for level 4 of the Senior Executive Service Schedule under section 5382 of title 5, including travel time, for each day they are engaged in the performance of their duties as members of the National Council.
(b) Full-time officers or employees of United States
Members of the National Council who are full-time officers or employees of the United States shall receive no additional pay on account of their service on the National Council except for compensation for travel expenses as provided under subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Travel expenses
While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the National Council, members of the National Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 407, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1200.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 782, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2978; amended Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 205(d), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3310; Pub. L. 102–569, title IV, § 403, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4423, related to compensation of National Council members, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Another prior section 782, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 402, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 387, authorized the Secretary to obtain information from Federal agencies, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–602, § 117.
29 U.S.C. § 784 (LABOR)
§ 784. Administrative powers of National Council
(a) Bylaws and rules
The National Council may prescribe such bylaws and rules as may be necessary to carry out its duties under this subchapter.
(b) Hearings
The National Council may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as it deems advisable.
(c) Advisory committees
The National Council may appoint advisory committees to assist the National Council in carrying out its duties. The members thereof shall serve without compensation.
(d) Use of mails
The National Council may use the United States mails in the same manner and upon the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.
(e) Use of services, personnel, information, and facilities
The National Council may use, with the consent of the agencies represented on the Interagency Disability Coordinating Council, and as authorized in subchapter V of this chapter, such services, personnel, information, and facilities as may be needed to carry out its duties under this subchapter, with or without reimbursement to such agencies.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 407, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1201.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 784, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2979; amended Pub. L. 102–569, title IV, § 405, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4423, related to administrative powers of National Council, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Another prior section 784, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 404, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 387, directed Secretary to submit annual reports to the President and to Congress on activities carried out under this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–602, § 117.
heading: Termination of Advisory Committees
text: Advisory committees established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See section 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
29 U.S.C. § 785 (LABOR)
§ 785. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 407, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1202.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 785, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 405, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2979; amended Pub. L. 99–506, title V, § 504, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1829; Pub. L. 102–52, § 5, June 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 262; Pub. L. 102–569, title IV, § 406, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4423, authorized appropriations, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Another prior section 785, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 405, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 388; Pub. L. 93–516, title I, §§ 109, 111(m), Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1619, 1621; Pub. L. 93–651, title I, §§ 109, 111(m), Nov. 21, 1974, 89 Stat. 2–4, 2–6; Pub. L. 94–230, §§ 9, 11(b)(12), Mar. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 212, 213, specified certain responsibilities of the Secretary, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 95–602, § 117.
Prior sections 786 and 787 were repealed by Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 117, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2977.
Section 786, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 406, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 389; S. Res. 4, Feb. 4, 1977, provided that the Secretary conduct a study on the role of sheltered workshops in the rehabilitation and employment of handicapped individuals and report the results of this study to Congress within twenty-four months after Sept. 26, 1973.
Section 787, Pub. L. 93–112, title IV, § 407, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 389, provided that the Secretary conduct a study on allotment of funds among the States for grants for basic vocational rehabilitation and report the results of this study to Congress not later than June 30, 1974.
29 U.S.C. § 790 (LABOR)
§ 790. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–569, title V, § 502(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4424
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–112, title V, § 500, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 390, related to effects on existing law, references in other provisions, availability of unexpended appropriations, savings provision, and extension of appropriations.
29 U.S.C. § 794a (LABOR)
§ 794a. Remedies and attorney fees
(a)
(1) The remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 717 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–16), including the application of sections 706(f) through 706(k) (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(f) through (k)) (and the application of section 706(e)(3) (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(e)(3)) to claims of discrimination in compensation), shall be available, with respect to any complaint under section 791 of this title, to any employee or applicant for employment aggrieved by the final disposition of such complaint, or by the failure to take final action on such complaint. In fashioning an equitable or affirmative action remedy under such section, a court may take into account the reasonableness of the cost of any necessary work place accommodation, and the availability of alternatives therefor or other appropriate relief in order to achieve an equitable and appropriate remedy.
(2) The remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) (and in subsection (e)(3) of section 706 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5), applied to claims of discrimination in compensation) shall be available to any person aggrieved by any act or failure to act by any recipient of Federal assistance or Federal provider of such assistance under section 794 of this title.
(b) In any action or proceeding to enforce or charge a violation of a provision of this subchapter, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title I, § 120(a), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2982; amended Pub. L. 111–2, § 5(c)(1), Jan. 29, 2009, 123 Stat. 6.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–2, § 5(c)(1)(A), inserted “(and the application of section 706(e)(3) (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(e)(3)) to claims of discrimination in compensation)” after “(42 U.S.C. 2000e–5(f) through (k))”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–2, § 5(c)(1)(B), inserted “(42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) (and in subsection (e)(3) of section 706 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e–5), applied to claims of discrimination in compensation)” after “1964”.
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–2 effective as if enacted May 28, 2007, and applicable to certain claims of discrimination in compensation pending on or after that date, see section 6 of Pub. L. 111–2, set out as a note under section 2000e–5 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
29 U.S.C. § 794f (LABOR)
§ 794f. Establishment of standards for accessible medical diagnostic equipment
(a) Standards
Not later than 24 months after March 23, 2010,1 the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, promulgate regulatory standards in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) 1 setting forth the minimum technical criteria for medical diagnostic equipment used in (or in conjunction with) physician’s offices, clinics, emergency rooms, hospitals, and other medical settings. The standards shall ensure that such equipment is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with accessibility needs, and shall allow independent entry to, use of, and exit from the equipment by such individuals to the maximum extent possible.
(b) Medical diagnostic equipment covered
The standards issued under subsection (a) for medical diagnostic equipment shall apply to equipment that includes examination tables, examination chairs (including chairs used for eye examinations or procedures, and dental examinations or procedures), weight scales, mammography equipment, x-ray machines, and other radiological equipment commonly used for diagnostic purposes by health professionals.
(c) Review and amendment
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the standards in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (2 U.S.C. 551 et seq.).1
(Pub. L. 93–112, title V, § 510, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title IV, § 4203, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 570.)
heading: References in Text
text: March 23, 2010, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “the date of enactment of the Affordable Health Choices Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. 111–148, which enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
The Administrative Procedure Act, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), is act June 11, 1946, ch. 324, 60 Stat. 237, which was repealed and reenacted as subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
29 U.S.C. § 795a (LABOR)
§ 795a. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this part, such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 612, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 409, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1214.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 795i of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Prior sections 795a to 795f were omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
Section 795a, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 612, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2991; amended Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 165, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 30; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 207(a), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3313, related to administration of community service employment pilot programs for individuals with disabilities.
Section 795b, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 613, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2991; amended Pub. L. 102–569, title VI, § 602, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4434, related to employment.
Section 795c, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 614, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2992; amended Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 104(b)(5), Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 18, related to interagency cooperation.
Section 795d, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 615, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2992; amended Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), title VII, § 701, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1831; Pub. L. 102–569, title I, § 102(p)(37), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4360, related to award of grants or contracts.
Section 795e, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 616, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2993; amended Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(C), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810; Pub. L. 102–569, title I, § 102(p)(38), title VI, § 603, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4361, 4434, defined terms “community service” and “pilot program”.
Section 795f, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 617, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2993; amended Pub. L. 98–221, title I, § 161, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 29; Pub. L. 99–506, title VII, § 702, Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1831; Pub. L. 102–52, § 7(a), June 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 262; Pub. L. 102–569, title VI, § 604, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4434, authorized appropriations.
29 U.S.C. § 795g (LABOR)
§ 795g. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to authorize allotments, in addition to grants for vocational rehabilitation services under subchapter I of this chapter, to assist States in developing collaborative programs with appropriate entities to provide supported employment services for individuals with the most significant disabilities to enable such individuals to achieve the employment outcome of supported employment.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 621, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 409, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1214; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 402(b)(12)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–414.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 795j of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
A prior section 795g, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 621, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2993; amended Pub. L. 98–221, title I, §§ 162, 163, Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 29, 30; Pub. L. 99–506, title I, § 103(d)(2)(B), (C), title VII, § 703(a)(1)–(3), (b)–(d), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1831, 1832; Pub. L. 100–630, title II, § 207(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3313; Pub. L. 102–569, title VI, § 611, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4434, related to Projects With Industry, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220. See section 795 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 made technical amendment to section designation and catchline in original.
29 U.S.C. § 795h (LABOR)
§ 795h. Allotments
(a) In general
(1) States
The Secretary shall allot the sums appropriated for each fiscal year to carry out this part among the States on the basis of relative population of each State, except that—
(A) no State shall receive less than $250,000, or ⅓ of 1 percent of the sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made, whichever is greater; and
(B) if the sums appropriated to carry out this part for the fiscal year exceed by $1,000,000 or more the sums appropriated to carry out this part in fiscal year 1992, no State shall receive less than $300,000, or ⅓ of 1 percent of the sums appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made, whichever is greater.
(2) Certain territories
(A) In general
For the purposes of this subsection, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall not be considered to be States.
(B) Allotment
Each jurisdiction described in subparagraph (A) shall be allotted not less than one-eighth of one percent of the amounts appropriated for the fiscal year for which the allotment is made.
(b) Reallotment
Whenever the Commissioner determines that any amount of an allotment to a State for any fiscal year will not be expended by such State for carrying out the provisions of this part, the Commissioner shall make such amount available for carrying out the provisions of this part to one or more of the States that the Commissioner determines will be able to use additional amounts during such year for carrying out such provisions. Any amount made available to a State for any fiscal year pursuant to the preceding sentence shall, for the purposes of this section, be regarded as an increase in the allotment of the State (as determined under the preceding provisions of this section) for such year.
(Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 622, as added Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 409, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1214; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 402(b)(13)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–414.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 795k of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
A prior section 795h, Pub. L. 93–112, title VI, § 622, as added Pub. L. 95–602, title II, § 201, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2994, and amended, which related to business opportunities for individuals with disabilities and promulgation of regulations, was renumbered section 641 of Pub. L. 93–112, by Pub. L. 102–569, title VI, § 612(a)(2), (3), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4438, and transferred to section 795r of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105–220.
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–277 made technical amendment in original to section designation and catchline.