Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

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10/30/2000

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 builds upon legislation from earlier decades to improve services for people with developmental disabilities in a number of areas, including employment. Specifically, its employment-related provisions support people with developmental disabilities in pursuing paid work experiences in integrated, community-based settings and acknowledge the importance of technology in increasing such opportunities.

Kirsten Davidson, clerical assistant, Consumer Products Safety Commission. You can read her story here: http://www.dol.gov/odep/profiles/KirstenDavidson.htm. — U.S. Department of Labor