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Vocational Rehabilitation Amendment of 1954
Targeted people who could return to work with assistance, but had intellectual disabilities. -
White Cane Awareness Day
The National Federation of the Blind became a leader in fighting for the rights of people with a visual disability. -
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)
Section 504 was the first federal civil rights protection for people who had disabilities and that they cannot be excluded from participation. -
Development Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
People who have developmental disabilities have a right to appropriate treatment, services, and rehabilitation . -
Telecommunication for Disable Act
became a law in US making it mandatory for public phones to be useful for the hearing impaired. -
Job Training Partnership Act of 1982
established federal assistance to prepare youth and unskilled adults, who have a disability to enter the work force. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Law guarantees Americans with Disabilities unrestricted access to public buildings, equal access to government services and employment opportunities. -
Disability Employment Initiative
improves the education, training, and employment opportunities for youth and adults receiving social security benefits. -
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act
US Department of Labor's Office Contract Compliance Program updates 503 regulation which prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminations in employment against people with disabilities. -
July 26th 2020
Marks 30 year anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act