Rehab Act 1973
When was this act made
1973
Why was it important to people with disability to have this law
Equality
Is this act still used today?
Yes it serves as a cornerstone in a foundation we continue to build upon today
Are you gonna pass your test on Civil Rights
No you're not
Who does this act help
People with disabilities
Why was this act important to people?
To help people with disabilties be able to do everday activies including, education,work,etc.
What is the online tool that helps employers ensure jobs for people wioth disabilities seeking one.
TalentWorks
True or False:
The act does not prohibit discrimination in federally funded programs
False
What is the rehabilitation act?
A federal law that prohibits discrimination for people with disability to have better access to things everyone else has including workplace
Why was this act made
To expand the amount of disabled people who were able to get employed by federal agencies
Yes
True or False:
They established a program comprehensive services for independent living
True
Is it important for people with disability to be treated the same?
Yes
What was the most important Section of the act?
True or False:
The act expand employment opportunities
Was this the 1st,2nd, or 3rd act to protect disabled people from discrimination?
1st
Who was a big advocate for the act
Judy Heumann
Why were people with disabilities discriminated against in the workfield
Employers feared they wouldn't fulfill their role
Who signed the Rehabilitation Act into law on September 26, 1973
President Richard Lincoln
True or False:
She was known as the daughter of the disability rights movements
False, She was known as the mother