rehabilitation Legislation Timeline

  • The Soliders rehabilitation act

    The first U.S federal program for vocational rehabilition od persons with disabilities was initiated.
  • Smith- Hughes Act

    This act made monies available to each state on basis for vocational education program.
  • The Smith-Fess Act

    This act provided $750,000 of federal funds the first year and 1 million for each of 2 subswquent years
  • Wagner Act

    Helped clear up many misperception regarding the abilities of individuals who are blind