Rehabilitation Act of 1973

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkbp:applies_to federal agencies
federally funded programs
gptkbp:effective_date September 26, 1973
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages collaboration between agencies
community-based services
state vocational rehabilitation programs
employment of individuals with disabilities in federal contracts
employment in competitive settings
gptkbp:established_in Vocational Rehabilitation Services
gptkbp:establishes client assistance programs
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Education
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rehabilitation Act of 1973
gptkbp:impact employment opportunities for disabled individuals
accessibility in education
transportation services for disabled individuals
housing for disabled individuals
public services for disabled individuals
gptkbp:includes provisions for assistive technology
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
gptkbp:mandates public awareness campaigns
individualized service plans
access to information and referral services
gptkbp:market_segment Section 508
Section 504
gptkbp:promotes integration of individuals with disabilities into society
independent living for individuals with disabilities
cultural competency in service delivery
self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities
gptkbp:provides funding for rehabilitation programs
legal protections for disabled individuals
guidelines for accessibility standards
framework for disability rights legislation.
mechanisms for grievance procedures
gptkbp:purpose prohibit discrimination based on disability
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:disability_rights_movement
gptkbp:requires reasonable accommodations
training for service providers
non-discriminatory practices
evaluation of program outcomes
data collection on disability services
accessibility in federal buildings
evaluation of services for effectiveness
informed consent for services
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkbp:supports family support services
advocacy for policy change
employment training programs
peer support programs
research on disability issues
transition services for youth with disabilities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkb:Section_504_of_the_Rehabilitation_Act_of_1973
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Labor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4