106 STAT. 4478 PUBLIC LAW 102-569—OCT. 29, 1992

the project after the period for which Federal assist-
ance is sought.

"(4) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this subsection, the
term ^workers with disabilities' shall mean individuals with
disabilities who are working hi competitive employment and
who need new or upgraded skills to improve their employment
and career advancement opportunities.
"(k) MODEL SYSTEMS REGARDING SEVERE DISABILITIES.—The
Commissioner may award grants to public or nonprofit agencies
and organizations to establish model systems of comprehensive
service delivery to individuals with severe disabilities, other than
spinal cord injuries, requiring a multidisciplinary system of provid-
ing vocational and other rehabilitation services, where the Commis-
sioner determines that the development of such systems is needed.

29 USC 797b. "SEC. 803. TRAINING ACTIVITIES.

"(a) DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH TELECOMMUNICATIONS.—

"(1) GRANTS.—The Commissioner shall award at least three
grants to eligible institutions of higher education, to support
the formation of regional partnerships with other public or
private entities for the purpose of developing and implementing
in-service training programs, including certificate or degree
granting programs concerning vocational rehabilitation services
and related services, for vocational rehabilitation professionals
through the use of telecommunications.

"(2) APPLICATIONS.—Any eligible entity that desires to
receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an applica-
tion at such time, in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion and assurances as the Commissioner may require,
including—

"(A) a detailed explanation of how the applicant will
utilize interactive audio, video, and computer technologies
between distant locations to provide in-service training pro-
grams to the region;

"(B) a description of how the applicant intends to utilize
and build upon existing telecommunications networks
within the region to be served;

"(C) a copy of all agreements governing the division
of functions within the partnership, including an assurance
that all States within the region will be served;

"(D) a copy of a binding commitment entered into
between the partnership and each entity that is legally
permitted to provide, and from which the partnership is
to obtain, the telecommunications services and facilities
required for the project, that stipulates that if the partner-
ship receives the grant the entity will provide such tele-
communications services and facilities in the area to be
served within a reasonable tune and at a charge that
is hi accordance with State law;

"(E) a description of the curriculum to be provided,
frequency of providing service, and sites of service;

"(F) a description of the need to purchase or lease—
"(i) computer hardware and software;
"(ii) audio and video equipment;
"(iii) telecommunications terminal equipment; or
"(iv) interactive video equipment;