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Government Policy Toward Handicapped Individuals

The U.S. White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals met in Washington D.C., May 23-27, 1977. It was the first White House Conference devoted…

“Employ the Handicapped” poster, 1951

Poster advertising public employment services for disabled individuals.

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.…

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…

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…

Disabled man sues wineries over handicapped access

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

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…

“Employ the Handicapped” week poster, 1951

People with disabilities throughout American history have faced difficulties in getting work skills and finding jobs. This image fits among many…