(a) The obligation to comply with this part is not obviated or
alleviated by the existence of any state or local law or other
requirement that, on the basis of handicap, imposes prohibitions or
limits upon the eligibility of qualified handicapped individuals to
receive services, participate in programs or practice any occupation or
profession.
(b) The obligation to comply with this part is not obviated or
alleviated because employment opportunities in any occupation or
profession are or may be more limited for handicapped individuals than
for nonhandicapped persons.