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 106 STAT. 4398 PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992 the effective and efficient administration of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, but not later than October 1, 1993. TITLE II—RESEARCH SEC. 201. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. Section 200 (29 U.S.C. 760) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting the following: "(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 Act; "(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 long-range plan for research developed under section 202(g); "(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; and "(C) specific adaptations or customizations of products to enable individuals with disabilities to live more independently; "(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 Act, rehabilitation technology, and new knowledge regarding disabilities, to rehabilitation professionals, individuals with disabilities, and other interested parties; "(5) identify effective strategies that enhance the opportunities of individuals with disabilities to engage in productive work; 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.". SEC. 202. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Section 201(a) (29 U.S.C. 761(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking "other than expenses to carry out section 204" and inserting "which shall include the expenses of the Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council under section 205, and shall not include the expenses of such Institute to carry out section 204"; and

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