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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-506—OCT. 21, 1986

100 STAT. 1831

ment of electronic equipment. Each agency shall comply with the guidelines adopted under this subsection. "(c) For the purpose of this section, the term 'special peripherals' means a special needs aid that provides access to electronic equipment that is otherwise inaccessible to a handicapped individual.". (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of contents of the Act is amended by inserting after item "Sec. 507." the following new item: "Sec. 508. Electronic equipment accessibility.".

TITLE VII—EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HANDICAPS SEC. 701. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE.

(a) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.—Section 615(a)(1) of the Act is amended in the second sentence by inserting before the period "and the needs of Indian tribes". (b) APPORTIONMENT.—Section 615(c)(2) of the Act is amended by inserting before the period "(including individuals residing on Indian reservations)".

Indians. 29 USC 795d.

SEC. 702. REAUTHORIZATION OF PART A OF TITLE VI.

Section 617 of the Act is amended by striking out "1984, 1985, and 1986." and inserting in lieu thereof "1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991."

29 USC 795f.

SEC. 703. PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY.

29 USC 795g.

(a) GENERAL PROVISIONS.—

(1) Section 621(a) of the Act is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; and (B) by inserting after the subsection designation the following: "(1) The purpose of this title is to promote opportunities for competitive employment of individuals with handicaps, to provide appropriate placement resources, to engage the talent and leadership of private industry as partners in the rehabilitation process, to create practical settings for job readiness and training programs, and to secure the participation of private industry in identifying and providing job opportunities and the necessary skills and training to qualify people with handicaps for competitive employment.". (2) Clauses (A), (B), and (C) of section 621(a)(2) of the Act (as redesignated by this subsection) are amended to read as follows: "(A) shall create and expand job opportunities for individuals with handicaps by providing for the establishment of appropriate job placement services; "(B) shall provide individuals with handicaps with training in a realistic work setting in order to prepare them for employment in the competitive market; "(C) shall provide individuals with handicaps with such supportive services as may be required to permit them to continue to engage in the employment for which they have received training under this section;