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

President’s Committee on “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week”

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1947

President Harry S. Truman assembles a committee to manage “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” State and local committees coordinate publicity campaigns consisting of movie trailers, billboards, and radio and television ads to convince the public that it is good business to hire people with disabilities.

"No Help Wanted." A look at the employment of people with disabilities by various industries in America during the 1940s. — National Archives