or a nonprofit private organization or institution for a national clearinghouse on the education of the handicapped and to make grants or contracts with a public agency or a nonprofit private organization or institution for other support projects which may be deemed necessary by the Secretary to disseminate information and provide technical assistance on a national basis to parents, professionals, and other interested parties concerning (1) programs relating to the education of the handicapped under this chapter and under other Federal laws, and (2) participation in such programs, including referral of individuals to appropriate national, State, and local agencies and organizations for further assistance. (b) National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for handicapped; establishment; statement of purpose In addition to the clearinghouse established under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall make a grant or enter into a contract for a national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for handicapped individuals for the purpose of providing information on available services and programs in postsecondary education for the handicapped. (c) National clearinghouse to encourage careers and employment in fields relating to education of handicapped The Secretary shall make a grant or enter into a contract for a national clearinghouse designed to encourage students to seek careers and professional personnel to seek employment in the various fields relating to the education of handicapped children and youth through the following: (1) Collection and dissemination of information on current and future national, regional, and State needs for special education and related services personnel. (2) Dissemination of information to high school counselors and others concerning current career opportunities in special education, location of programs, and various forms of financial assistance (such as scholarships, stipends, and allowances). (3) Identification of training programs available around the country. (4) Establishment of a network among local and State educational agencies and institutions of higher education concerning the supply of graduates and available openings. (5) Technical assistance to institutions seeking to meet State and professionally recognized standards. (d) Considerations governing awards; limitation of contracts with profitmaking organizations (1) In awarding the grants and contracts under this section, the Secretary shall give particular attention to any demonstrated experience at the national level relevant to performance of the functions established in this section, and ability to conduct such projects, communicate with the intended consumers of information, and maintain the necessary communication with other agencies and organizations. (2) The Secretary is authorized to make contracts with profitmaking organizations under this section only when necessary for materials or media access. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 633, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 184; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1371; Pub. L. 99-457, title III, § 310, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1168; Pub. L. 100-630, title I, § 104(e), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3299.) AMENDMENTS 1988-Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 100-630 inserted "of information" after "Dissemination". 1986-Pub. L. 99-457, § 310(c), amended section catchline generally. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-457, § 310(a), struck out former par. (1) designation preceding provisions relating to dissemination of information and provision of technical assistance, redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) of par. (1) as pars. (1) and (2), and struck out former pars. (2) and (3), relating to encouragement of students and professional personnel to seek careers in fields relating to the education of the handicapped, and relating to information on available services and programs in postsecondary education for the handicapped. Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 99-457, § 310(b), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsec. (c) as (d). 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized the Secretary to make grants to public or nonprofit private agencies, organizations, or institutions, or to enter into contracts with public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions, for projects for (1) encouraging students and professional personnel to work in various fields of education of handicapped children and youth through, among other ways, developing and distributing imaginative or innovative materials to assist in recruiting personnel for such careers, or publicizing existing forms of financial aid which might enable students to pursue such careers, or (2) disseminating information about the programs, services, and resources for the education of handicapped children, or providing referral services to parents, teachers, and other persons especially interested in the handicapped. Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner" in provisions preceding par. (1). EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in sections 1424a, 1435 of this title. § 1434. Reports to the Secretary (a) Not more than sixty days after the end of any fiscal year, each recipient of a grant or contract under this subchapter during such fiscal year shall prepare and submit a report to the Secretary. Each such report shall be in such form and detail as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, and shall include (1) the number of individuals trained under the grant or contract, by category of training and level of training; and (2) the number of individuals trained under the grant or contract receiving degrees and certification, by category and level of train ing. (b) A summary of the data required by this section shall be included in the annual report of the Secretary under section 1418 of this title. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 634, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1372.) PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 635, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185, which is classified to section 1435 of this title, prior to general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1369. AMENDMENTS 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, amended section generally, substituting provisions requiring reports to the Secretary for provisions respecting grants for training physical educators and recreation personnel for handicapped children. Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 1418 of this title. § 1435. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter (other than section 1433 of this title) $70,400,000 for fiscal year 1987, $74,500,000 for fiscal year 1988, and $79,000,000 for fiscal year 1989. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 1433 of this title, $1,200,000 for fiscal year 1987, $1,900,000 for fiscal year 1988, and $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1989. (b) Personnel training for careers in special education and early intervention Of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve not less than 65 per centum for activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of section 1431(a)(1) of this title. (c) Parent training and information programs Of the funds appropriated under subsection (a) of this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 10 percent for activities under section 1431(c) of this title. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 635, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1372; Pub. L. 99-457, title III, § 311, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1169.) PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to those comprising this section were contained in Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 636, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185, as amended, which was classified to section 1436 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1369. AMENDMENTS 1986-Pub. L. 99-457 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "(a) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter (other than section 1433 of this title) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 1984, $61,150,000 for fiscal year 1985, and $64,370,000 for fiscal year 1986. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of section 1433 of this title, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1984, $1,050,000 for fiscal year 1985, and $1,110,000 for fiscal year 1986. "(b) of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 10 per centum for activities under section 1431(c) of this title." 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, amended section generally, substituting provision authorizing appropriations for provision requiring reports to Secretary. Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. § 1436. Omitted CODIFICATION Section, Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 636, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 93-380, title VI, § 618, Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 584; Pub. L. 95-49, § 3, June 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 230, authorized appropriations for the purposes of this subchapter, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 98-199, § 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1369. See section 1435 of this title. § 1441. Research and demonstration projects in education of handicapped children (a) Grant and contract authority; statement of objectives; description of specific activities The Secretary may make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and nonprofit private organizations for research and related activities to assist special education personnel, related services personnel, early intervention personnel, and other appropriate persons, including parents, in improving the special education and related services and early intervention services for handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth, and to conduct research, surveys, or demonstrations relating to the provision of services to handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Research and related activities shall be designed to increase knowledge and understanding of handicapping conditions, and teaching, learning, and education-related developmental practices and services for handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Research and related activities assisted under this section shall include the following: (1) The development of new and improved techniques and devices for teaching handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth. (2) The development of curricula which meet the unique educational and developmental needs of handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth. (3) The application of new technologies and knowledge for the purpose of improving the instruction of handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth. (4) The development of program models and exemplary practices in areas of special education and early intervention. (5) The dissemination of information on research and related activities conducted under this subchapter to regional resource centers and interested individuals and organizations. (6) The development of instruments, including tests, inventories, and scales, for measuring progress of handicapped infants, toddlers, children, and youth across a number of developmental domains. (b) Qualifications of applicant In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall consider the special education or early intervention experience of applicants under such subsection. (c) Publication of research priorities in Federal Register The Secretary shall publish proposed research priorities in the Federal Register every 2 years, not later than July 1, and shall allow a period of 60 days for public comments and suggestions. After analyzing and considering the public comments, the Secretary shall publish final research priorities in the Federal Register not later than 30 days after the close of the comment period. (d) Reports of research projects; index of research projects for annual report; availability to interested parties The Secretary shall provide an index (including the title of each research project and the name and address of the researching organization) of all research projects conducted in the prior fiscal year in the annual report described under section 1418 of this title. The Secretary shall make reports of research projects available to the education community at large and to other interested parties. (e) Coordination of related research priorities; information respecting research priorities to Federal entities The Secretary shall coordinate the research priorities established under subsection (c) of this section with research priorities established by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and shall provide information concerning research priorities established under such subsection to the National Council on Disability and to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Advisory Committee for Exceptional Children. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 641, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 95-49, § 4, June 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 230; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1372; Pub. L. 99-457, title III, § 312, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1169; Pub. L. 100-630, title I, § 105(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3299.) AMENDMENTS 1988-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100-630, § 105(b)(1), (2), substituted "children, and youth" for "children and youth" wherever appearing, and inserted a comma after "scales" in par. (6). Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100-630, § 105(b)(3), substituted "Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research" for "Institute of Handicapped Research” and “Council on Disability" for "Council on the Handicapped". 1986-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99-457 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: "The Secretary is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and nonprofit private organizations for research and related activities, to assist special education personnel, related services personnel, and other appropriate persons, including parents, in improving the education and related services for handicapped children and youth and to conduct research, surveys, or demonstrations relating to the education of handicapped children and youth. Research and related activities shall be designed to increase knowledge and understanding of handicapping conditions and teaching, learning, and education-related practices and services for handicapped children and youth. Research and related activities assisted under this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following: "(1) The development of new and improved techniques and devices for teaching handicapped children and youth. "(2) The development of curricula which meet the unique educational needs of handicapped children and youth. "(3) The application of new technologies and knowledge for the purpose of improving the instruction of handicapped children and youth. "(4) The development of program models and exemplary practices in areas of special education. "(5) The dissemination of information on research and related activities conducted under this subchapter to interested individuals and organizations." Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99-457 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: "In carrying out this section the Secretary shall consider the special education experience of the applicant and the ability of the applicant to disseminate the findings of any grant or contract." Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99-457 amended subsec. (c) generally, substituting "2 years" for "two years", "60 days" for "sixty days", and "30 days" for "thirty days". Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 99-457, in amending section generally, restated subsec. (d) without change. Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 99-457 amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: "The Secretary shall coordinate the research priorities established under this section with research priorities established by the National Institute of Handicapped Research and shall provide information concerning research priorities established under this section to the National Council on the Handicapped and to the National Advisory Committee on the Education of Handicapped Children." 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 12, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The Secretary is authorized to make grants to States, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or nonprofit private educational or research agencies and organizations, and to make contracts with States, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private educational or research agencies and organizations, for research and related purposes relating to physical education or recreation for handicapped children, and to conduct research, surveys, or demonstrations relating to physical education or recreation for handicapped children, including the development and conduct of model programs designed to meet the special educational needs of such children." Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". 1977-Pub. L. 95-49 inserted provisions calling for the development and conduct of model programs designed to meet the special educational needs of handicapped children. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK Pub. L. 100-297, title VI, § 6011, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 423, provided that: "(a)(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make a grant for a project of national significance to develop or demonstrate new or improved methods of existing approaches or techniques which will contribute to the education and training for individuals who are at risk such as "(A) infants, toddlers, children (including preschoolers), youth, and adults with disabilities; and "(B) individuals with limited English proficiency. "(2) The project funded under this section may include the development of "(A) a statewide delivery system for severely handicapped infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults for access to adaptive technology, including alternative communication systems; "(B) a statewide comprehensive plan to strengthen and coordinate special education and related services for handicapped youth who are currently in school or who left school to assist such youth in making the transition to post-secondary education, vocational training, competitive employment (including supported employment), continuing education, or adult services. "(3) No grant may be made under this section unless an application is submitted to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. "(4) This grant shall be awarded to a predominantly rural centrally located western State which has a high birthrate and with a low per pupil expenditure. "(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 for the fiscal year 1989 to carry out the provision of this section." SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 1418 of this title. § 1442. Research and demonstration projects in physical education and recreation for handicapped children The Secretary is authorized to make grants to States, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or nonprofit private educational or research agencies and organizations, and to make contracts with States, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private educational or research agencies and organizations, for research and related purposes relating to physical education or recreation for handicapped children, and to conduct research, surveys, or demonstrations relating to physical education or recreation for handicapped children. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 642, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1373.) AMENDMENTS 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 12, reenacted section without change. Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. § 1443. Panels of experts (a) Convention; composition The Secretary shall convene, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, panels of experts who are competent to evaluate proposals for projects under subchapters III through VII of this chapter. The panels shall be composed of (1) individuals from the field of special education for handicapped individuals and other relevant disciplines who have significant expertise and experience in the content areas and age levels addressed in the proposals, and (2) handicapped individuals and parents of handicapped individuals when appropriate. (b) Funding requests for which panel required to be convened; membership; expenses and fees (1) The Secretary shall convene panels under subsection (a) of this section for any application which includes a total funding request exceeding $60,000 and may convene or otherwise appoint panels for applications which include funding requests that are less than such amount. (2) Such panels shall include a majority of non-Federal members. Such non-Federal members shall be provided travel and per diem not to exceed the rate provided to other educational consultants used by the Department and shall be provided consultant fees at such a rate. (c) Use of funds available under other subchapters of this chapter for payment of expenses and fees The Secretary may use funds available under subchapters III through VII of this chapter to pay expenses and fees of non-Federal members under subsection (b) of this section. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 643, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98-199, §§ 3(b), 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1373; Pub. L. 99-457, title III, § 313, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1170; Pub. L. 100-630, title I, § 105(c), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3299.) AMENDMENTS 1988-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100-630 substituted "handicapped individuals" for "the handicapped". 1986-Pub. L. 99-457 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "The Sec retary shall from time to time appoint panels of experts who are competent to evaluate various types of proposals for projects under subchapters III, IV, V, and VI of this chapter, and shall secure the advice and recommendations of one such panel before making any grant or contract under subchapters III, IV, V, and VI of this chapter. The panels shall be composed of "(1) individuals from the field of special education for the handicapped and other relevant disciplines who have significant expertise and experience in the content areas and age levels addressed in the proposals; and "(2) handicapped individuals and parents of handicapped individuals when appropriate." 1983-Pub. L. 98-199, § 12, amended section generally, substituting "proposals for projects under subchapter III, IV, V, and VI of this chapter" and "grant or contract under subchapters III, IV, V, and VI of this chapter" for "research or demonstration projects under this subchapter" and "grant under this subchapter", respectively, and inserted provisions respecting the composition of panels. Pub. L. 98-199, § 3(b), substituted "Secretary" for "Commissioner". EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. § 1444. Authorization of appropriations For purposes of carrying out this subchapter, there are authorized to be appropriated $18,000,000 for fiscal year 1987, $19,000,000 for fiscal year 1988, and $20,100,000 for fiscal year 1989. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 644, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 186; Pub. L. 93-380, title VI, § 619, Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 585; Pub. L. 95-49, § 5, June 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 231; Pub. L. 98-199, § 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1374; Pub. L. 99-457, title III, § 314, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1171.) AMENDMENTS 1986-Pub. L. 99–457, in amending section generally, substituted provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1987 to 1989 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1984 to 1986. 1983-Pub. L. 98-199 amended section generally, substituting appropriations authorizations of $20,000,000, $21,100,000, and $22,200,000 for fiscal years 1984 through 1986, respectively, for prior authorizations of $20,000,000, $22,000,000, $24,000,000, $26,000,000, and $28,000,000 for fiscal years 1978 through 1982, respectively. 1977-Pub. L. 95-49 authorized appropriation of $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $22,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, $24,000,000 for fiscal year 1980, $26,000,000 for fiscal year 1981, and $28,000,000 for fiscal year 1982 for the purposes of carrying out this subchapter. 1974-Pub. L. 93-380 substituted appropriations authorization of $15,000,000; $20,000,000; and $20,000,000 for fiscal years ending June 30, 1975, 1976, and 1977, for prior authorization of $27,000,000; $35,500,000; and $45,000,000; for fiscal years ending June 30, 1971, 1972, and 1973. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1983 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 98-199 effective Dec. 2, 1983, with an exception for previously obligated funds and certain interim provisions for financial assistance, see section 18 of Pub. L. 98-199 set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1977 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95-49 effective on Oct. 1, 1977, see section 7 of Pub. L. 95-49, set out as a note under section 1426 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1974 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 93-380 effective on and after sixtieth day after Aug. 21, 1974, see section 2(c) of Pub. L. 93-380, set out as a note under section 244 of this title. SUBCHAPTER VI-INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS SUBCHAPTER REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This subchapter is referred to in sections 1408, 1418, 1421, 1443, 4342 of this title. § 1451. Purposes The purposes of this subchapter are to promote (1) the general welfare of deaf individuals by (A) bringing to such individuals understanding and appreciation of those films that play such an important part in the general and cultural advancement of hearing individuals; (B) providing through these films enriched educational and cultural experiences through which deaf individuals can be brought into better touch with the realities of their environment; and (C) providing a wholesome and rewarding experience that deaf individuals may share together; and (2) the educational advancement of handicapped individuals by (A) carrying on research in the use of educational media for handicapped individuals; (B) producing and distributing educational media for the use of handicapped individuals, their parents, their actual or potential employers, and other individuals directly involved in work for the advancement of handicapped individuals; and (C) training individuals in the use of educational media for the instruction of handicapped individuals. (Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, § 651, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 186; Pub. L. 100-630, title I, § 106(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3300.) AMENDMENTS 1988-Pub. L. 100-630 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "(a) The purposes of this subchapter are to promote "(1) the general welfare of deaf persons by (A) bringing to such persons understanding and appreciation of those films which play such an important part in the general and cultural advancement of hearing persons, (B) providing through these films enriched educational and cultural experiences through which deaf persons can be brought into better touch with the realities of their environment, and (C) providing a wholesome and rewarding experience which deaf persons may share together; and "(2) the educational advancement of handicapped persons by (A) carrying on research in the use of educational media for the handicapped, (B) producing and distributing educational media for the use of |