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On the Beam, June Edition 1945, no. 6

George Pepperdine College's newsletter, "On the Beam," discusses the Vocational Rehabilitation Program sponsored by the government and administered by…

A National Commitment to the Rights of the Individual - 1776 to 1976

The article presents a discussion about the history of special education for the handicapped people in the United States. During the time of President…

Letter barring school attendance, 1951

A letter demanding the Board of Education to provide instructions for children with mental disabilities as formal education does not provide benefits.…

'Access America'-- Rights of physically disabled

The article discusses legal rights, legislative developments, and societal considerations pertaining to the rights and accommodations for people with…

A Compilation of the Developmental Disabilities Legislation, 1975: PL 91-517 as Amended by PL 94-103.

Presented is a compilation of The Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act (P.L. 91-517) and its amendment, the…

Enforcing the Right to an "Appropriate" Education: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

Reports on the approval of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 in response to the widespread recognition of the right of…

H.R.4210 - A bill to extend and improve the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Title I: Amendments to the General Provisions
Title II: Amendments Related to Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Title III: Amendments Related to…

The Rolling Devils pose for a team photo

The Rolling Devils pose for a team photo c. 1947. By the spring of 1948, World War II paralyzed veterans played a game of wheelchair basketball at New…

Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970, and Background

Summarizes provisions of P.L. 91-517, the Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Amendments of 1970, which amended P.L.…