Rehabilitation Amendments

Rehabilitation Amendments - Extends the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act authorizing grants to assist States to meet the current and future needs of handicapped individuals, so that such individuals may prepare for and engage in gainful employment to the extent of their capabilities.

Authorizes the appropriation of $195,000,000 for the period from July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $780,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $780,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to assist the States in meeting costs of vocational rehabilitation services provided in accordance with State plans.

Authorizes the appropriation of $11,500,000 for the period from July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, $45,500,000, for fiscal year 1977, and $45,500,000, for fiscal year 1978, to assist the States and public and nonprofit agencies in meeting the cost of projects to initiate or expand services to handicapped individuals, especially those with the most severe handicaps.

Authorizes the appropriation of an amount not to exceed $750,000 for the period from July 1, 1976 through September 30, 1976, up to $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and up to $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, to be used for regional pilot projects.

Extends and authorizes specified appropriations for other programs and institutions for the handicapped including; research and training, construction and rehabilitation of facilities, vocational training services, the National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.