Sec. 535. Research and other covered activities
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Section 204 ( 29 U.S.C. 764 ) is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (1)— by striking pay part of and inserting fund ; by inserting have practical real life applications and before maximize ; and by striking employment, independent living, and inserting employment, education, independent living, health care, ; in paragraph (2)— in subparagraph (A), by inserting and from which the research findings can be transferred to practice after State agencies ; and in subparagraph (B)— by striking clause
(ii)and inserting the following: studies and analysis of factors related to industrial, vocational, educational, employment, social, recreational, psychiatric, psychological, economic, and health and health care variables for individuals with disabilities, including traditionally underserved populations as described in section 21, and how those variables affect such individuals' ability to live independently and their participation in the labor force; ; in clause (iii), by striking are homebound and inserting have significant challenges attempting to engage with community life outside of their homes ; in clause (iv), by inserting , including the principles of universal design and the interoperability of products and services after disabilities ; in clause (v), by inserting , and to promote employment opportunities in competitive integrated employment after employment ; in clause (vi), by striking and after the semicolon; in clause (vii), by striking and assistive technology. and inserting , assistive technology, and communications technology; and ; and by adding at the end the following: studies, analyses, and other activities affecting employment outcomes as defined in section 7(11), including self-employment and telecommuting, of individuals with disabilities. ; and by adding at the end the following: In carrying out this section, the Director shall emphasize covered activities that include plans for— dissemination of high quality materials, scientifically valid research results, or findings, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from covered activities, including through electronic means (such as the website of the Department of Health and Human Services), so that such information is available in a timely manner to the general public; or the commercialization of marketable products, research results, or findings, resulting from the covered activities. ; in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1), by striking
(18)both places the term appears and inserting
(17); in paragraph (2)— in subparagraph (A), by striking clauses
(i)and
(ii)and inserting the following: be operated in collaboration with institutions of higher education or providers of rehabilitation services, developers or providers of assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, or information technology devices or services, as appropriate, or providers of other appropriate services; and serve as centers of national excellence and national or regional resources for individuals with disabilities, as well as providers, educators, and researchers. ; in subparagraph (B)— by striking clause
(i)and inserting the following: conducting coordinated and advanced programs of research in independent living and rehabilitation targeted toward the production of new knowledge that will improve independent living and rehabilitation methodology and service delivery systems, maximize health and function (including alleviating or stabilizing conditions, or preventing secondary conditions), and promote maximum social and economic independence of individuals with disabilities, including promoting the ability of the individuals to prepare for, secure, retain, regain, or advance in employment; ; by redesignating clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv), as clauses (iii), (iv), and (v), respectively; by inserting after clause
(i)the following: conducting coordinated and advanced programs in research in employer practices targeted toward production of new knowledge that will facilitate the ability of employers to identify, recruit, accommodate, advance, and retain qualified individuals with disabilities; ; in clause (iii), as redesignated by subclause (II), by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation services ; in clause (iv), as redesignated by subclause (II)— by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation each place the term appears; and by striking and after the semicolon; and by striking clause (v), as redesignated by subclause (II), and inserting the following: serving as an informational and technical assistance resource to individuals with disabilities, as well as to providers, educators, and researchers, through conferences, workshops, public education programs, in-service training programs, and similar activities and providing outreach and information that clarifies research implications for policy and practice to promote the use of research findings through training, technical assistance, and dissemination, including identifying potential new areas of research; and developing practical applications for the findings of the research of the Centers. ; in subparagraph (C)— in clause (i), by inserting , including research on assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, and accessible electronic and information technology devices after research ; in clause (ii)— by striking and social and inserting , social, and economic ; and by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation ; and by striking clauses
(iii)through
(vi)and inserting the following: improving the evaluation process for determining the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities; research related to vocational rehabilitation, including the use of assistive technology devices and accessible electronic and information technology devices in employment; continuation of research that promotes the emotional, social, educational, and functional growth of children who are individuals with disabilities, as well as their integration in school, employment, and community activities; continuation of research to develop and evaluate interventions, policies, and services that support families of those children and adults who are individuals with disabilities; continuation of research that will improve services and policies that foster the independence and social integration of individuals with disabilities, and enable individuals with disabilities, including individuals with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities, to live in their communities; and research, dissemination, and technical assistance on best practices in supported employment and other strategies to promote competitive integrated employment for persons with the most significant disabilities. ; by striking subparagraph
(D)and inserting the following: Training of students preparing to be independent living or rehabilitation personnel or to provide independent living, rehabilitative, assistive, or supportive services (such as rehabilitation counseling, personal care services, direct care, job coaching, aides in school based settings, or advice or assistance in utilizing assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, and accessible electronic and information technology devices and services) shall be an important priority for each such Center. ; in subparagraph (E), by striking comprehensive ; in subparagraph (G)(i), by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation-related ; by striking subparagraph (I); and by redesignating subparagraphs
(J)through
(O)as subparagraphs
(I)through (N), respectively; in paragraph (3)— in subparagraph (A), by inserting independent living strategies and before rehabilitation technology ; in subparagraph (B)— in clause (i)(I), by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation problems ; in clause (ii)(II), by striking employment and inserting educational, employment, ; and in clause (iii)(II), by striking employment and inserting educational, employment, ; in subparagraph (D)(i)(II), by striking postschool and inserting postsecondary education, competitive integrated employment, and other age-appropriate ; and in subparagraph (G)(ii), by inserting the success of any commercialized product researched or developed through the Center, after individuals with disabilities, ; in paragraph (4)(B)— in clause (i)— by striking vocational and inserting independent living, employment ; by striking special and inserting unique ; and by inserting social and functional needs, and before acute care ; and in clause (iv), by inserting education, health care, after employment, ; by striking paragraph
(8)and inserting the following: Grants may be used to conduct a program of joint projects with the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Health Services Administration, the Administration on Aging, the Administration for Community Living, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Federal Communications Commission, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Labor, other Federal agencies, and private industry in areas of joint interest involving rehabilitation. ; by striking paragraphs
(9)and (11); by redesignating paragraphs (10), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), and (18), as paragraphs (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), and (16), respectively; in paragraph (11), as redesignated by subparagraph (G)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking employment needs of individuals with disabilities, including and inserting employment needs, opportunities, and outcomes (including those relating to self-employment, supported employment, and telecommuting) of individuals with disabilities, including ; in subparagraph (B), by inserting and employment related after the employment ; in subparagraph (E), by striking and after the semicolon; in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following: develop models and alternatives to help transition sheltered workshops for individuals with disabilities to competitive integrated employment for such individuals, and develop recommendations for decreasing reliance on the special minimum wage certificate program under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 214(c) ). ; in paragraph (12), as redesignated by subparagraph (G)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting an independent living or after conduct ; in subparagraph (D), by inserting independent living or before rehabilitation ; and in the matter following subparagraph (E), by striking National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and inserting National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research ; in paragraph (13), as redesignated by subparagraph (G), by inserting independent living and before rehabilitation needs ; and in paragraph (14), as redesignated by subparagraph (G), by striking and access to gainful employment. and inserting , full participation, equal opportunity, and economic self-sufficiency. ; and by adding at the end the following: In awarding grants, contracts, or other funding under this title, the Director shall award the funding on a competitive basis. To be eligible to receive funds under this section for a covered activity, an entity shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include information describing— measurable goals, as established through section 1115 of title 31, United States Code, and a timeline and specific plan for meeting the goals, that the applicant has set for addressing priorities related to— commercialization of a marketable product (including a marketable curriculum or research) resulting from the covered activity; in the case of a covered activity relating to technology, technology transfer; in the case of research, dissemination of research results to, as applicable, Government entities, individuals with disabilities, covered schools, the independent living community, the business community, the assistive technology community, and the accessible electronic and information technology community; and other priorities as required by the Director; and how the applicant will quantifiably measure the goals to determine whether the goals have been accomplished. In the case of an application for funding under this section to carry out a covered activity that results in the development of a marketable product, the application shall also include a commercialization and dissemination plan, as appropriate, containing commercialization and marketing strategies for the product involved, and strategies for disseminating information about the product. The funding shall not be used to carry out the commercialization and marketing strategies. In the case of any other application for funding to carry out a covered activity under this section, the application shall also include a dissemination plan, containing strategies for disseminating educational materials, research results, or findings, conclusions, and recommendations, resulting from the covered activity. .
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