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American Federation for Handicapped Sets Plan

American Federation for the Physically Handicapped's President Paul Strachan outlines his proposals for an inter-departmental committee on selective…

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…

Disabled man sues wineries over handicapped access

Is a researched account of a man who sued 139 wineries.

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…

Developmental disabilities services and facilities construction act of 1970. Hearings, Ninety-first Congress, second session ... June 9 and 10, 1970.

A U.S. Bill that recounts the Hearings before the Subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare. This piece mentions the topics discussed during these…

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.…

“Employ the Handicapped” poster, 1951

Poster advertising public employment services for disabled individuals.

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…