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 PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992 106 STAT. 4347 "(A) make informed choices and decisions; and "(B) achieve equality of opportunity, full inclusion and integration in society, employment, independent living, and economic and socisu self-suMciency, for such individuals. " (1) to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self-sufiiciency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society, through— "(A) comprehensive and coordinated state-of-the-art programs of vocational rehabilitation; "(B) independent living centers and services; " (D) training; "(E) demonstration projects; and ''(F) the guarantee of equal opportunity; and "(2) to ensiire that the Federal Government plays a leadership role in promoting the employment of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with severe disabilities, and in assisting States and providers of services in fulfilling the aspirations of such individuals with disabilities for meaningful and gainful employment and independent Uving. "(c) POLICY. —It is the policy of the United States that all programs, projects, and activities receiving assistance under this Act shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of— " (1) respect for individual dignity, personal responsibility, self-determination, and pursuit of meaningful careers, based on informed choice, of individuals with disabilities; "(2) respect for the privacy, rights, and equal access (including the use of accessible formats), of the individuals; "(3) inclusion, integration, and full participation of the individuals; "(4) support for the involvement of a parent, a family member, a guardian, an advocate, or an authorized representative if an individual with a disability requests, desires, or needs such support; and "(5) support for individual and systemic advocacy and community involvement.". SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS. (a) DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY. — Section 7(3) (29 U.S.C. 706(3)) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; and (2) by striking "(3)" and inserting the following: "(3)(A) The term 'designated State agency* means an agency designated under section lOl(a)(l)(A). (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PRO- GRAM.—Section 7(4) (29 U.S.C. 706(4)) is amended— (1) by striking "rehabilitation facility^ each place the term appears and inserting "community rehabilitation program"; (2) by striking "means" and inserting "includes"; and (3) by striking "such facilities)" and inserting "facilities for community rehabilitation programs)". (c) EMPLOYMENT OUTCOME. — Section 7(6) (29 U.S.C. 706(6)) is amended to read as follows:
 * (b) PUEPOSE.—The purposes of this Act are—
 * (C) research;

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