Rehabilitation Act Extension of 1983

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 in amounts to be determined by a specified formula for each succeeding fiscal year after FY 1987.

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.

Provides that the formula for increases (based on increases in the Consumer Price Index) in the authorization of appropriations for grants to States for basic vocational services shall apply, beginning in FY 1987, in determining amounts for fiscal years subsequent to FY 1987.

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); (2) vocational training for handicapped individuals; (3) training of personnel providing rehabilitation services to handicapped individuals; (4) comprehensive rehabilitation centers; (5) special projects and supplementary services; and (6) the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board through FY 1986.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for employment opportunities for handicapped individuals through FY 1986, in such sums as may be necessary for: (1) community service employment pilot programs for handicapped individuals; and (2) projects with industry and business opportunities for handicapped individuals.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for comprehensive services for independent living through FY 1986 in such sums as may be necessary.