The alteration of existing buildings and equipment under this part must be done consistently with standards adopted by the General Services Administration (GSA) under Pub. L. 90-480, the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. However, the dimensions set out in those standards may be modified as appropriate considering the age groups of the individuals who will use the buildings or equipment.
On August 7, 1984, the GSA adopted new standards under the Architectural Barriers Act (49 FR 31528) and incorporated them by reference at 41 CFR 101-19.603 (49 FR 31625).
(a) An SEA may establish priorities for the use of funds made available under this part. The SEA may, for example, give special consideration to projects that will meet the special needs of urban or rural locations, or that will facilitate the transition of children with disabilities and individuals with disabilities from school to work.
(b) The Secretary encourages States to use their funds for activities that will—
(1) Make available to children with disabilities the variety of educational programs and services available to nondisabled children in the area served by the LEA or IEU;
(2) Provide nonacademic and extracurricular services and activities in a manner that affords children with disabilities opportunity for participation in these services and activities; and
(3) Provide assessibility to individuals with disabilities involved in the education of children with disabilities or eligible to participate in programs administered by LEAs and IEUs.
To the extent practicable, funds made available under this part that are appropriated under Pub. L. 98-8 must be utilized to create new employment opportunities for the unemployed, as required by Pub. L. 98-8, section 101(c).