BHAN342 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Equal Opportunity, School Health And Nutrition Services
8 Sep 2016
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Organizational: human rights movement (1950 - 1970) Prohibits racial discrimination in public places based on color, race, or national origin. Number of african american students in general schools increased by ~20% from. Did not abolish segregation of those with disabilities: disability rights movement (1970 - now) *movement to secure equal opportunities and equal rights for people with disabilities* Accessibility/safety in transportation, architecture, and physical environment. Equal opportunity in independent living, employment, education, and housing. National law protecting qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. Forbids organizations from excluding or denying those with disabilities equal opportunity to receive program services. Defines rights to participate in and have access to program benefits. Complication: only applied to employers/organizations that receive financial assistance from federal departments. Extended section 504 of the rehabilitation act to the private sector. Provided clear and comprehensive mandate to eliminate discrimination in nearly all aspects of life.
