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An Employer's Guide to the Americans With Disabilities Act

This paper explains the provisions of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of the U.S. Enacted on July 27, 1990, ADA is a wide-ranging law…

CHAPTER 7. Access to Public Buildings by Physically Handicapped Persons [4450 - 4461]; GOV 4451.

The California State Legislature, as outlined in Government Code Section 4451, mandates accessibility standards for public buildings and facilities,…

“Employ the Handicapped” poster, 1951

Poster advertising public employment services for disabled individuals.

Disabled man sues wineries over handicapped access

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

Remarks on Proposed Measures to Combat Mental Illness and Mental Retardation, 5 February 1963

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s Special Message to Congress on mental illness and mental retardation delivered from the White House…

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…

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…

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…