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1917 Smith Hughes Act Correct Answer established the
Federal-State Program in vocational education; created a Federal
Board of Vocational Education with the authority and
responsibility for vocational rehabilitation of disabled veterans.
1918 Smith Sears Act Correct Answer Authorized Federal
Board for Vocational Education to organize and offer programs
of vocational rehabilitation for veterans with disabilities.
Employment as a result of vocational rehabilitation training had
to be a feasible possibility.
1920 Smith Fess Act Correct Answer The civilian vocational
rehabilitation [act] program. Counseling, training, prosthetic
appliance and job placement to physically disable from
industrial injuries. Provided federal funds to states on a 50-50
matching basis.
1932 President FDR Correct Answer tried to keep it a secret
that he had polio
1935 Social Security Act Correct Answer established three
types of federal provisions public assistance, social insurance
and health/welfare services; also established voc-rehab as a
permanent program
1936 Randolph Sheppard Act Correct Answer joblessness
among the blind must be reduced through a robust program to
,assist blind people in the establishment and operation of
cafeteria, concessions, and vending businesses on federal, state,
municipal and potentially private property
1938 Wagner O'Day Act Correct Answer Federal government
will purchase items produced in Rehabilitation Workshops
1943 Barden-Lafolette Act Correct Answer made substantial
changes in the federal/state program of rehabilitation; broadened
the program's financial provisions, offered a comprehensive
definition of vocational rehabilitation, expanded services to
include physical restoration, and each state had to submit a
written plan for approval by the federal agency as to how
federal/state dollars would be used; expansion of services
included on a limited basis person who were mentally
handicapped and mentally ill; fostered separate agencies for
general rehabilitation and rehabilitation of person who were
blind.
1950-1967 Correct Answer Reign of Mary Switzer
1954 Amendments-what did they do? Correct Answer reshaped
the roles of the federal and state government in the rehabilitation
program; established the basis for a working relationship
between public and private rehabilitation and expanded the role
of the state agency; established funding sources for (1) college
and university training of rehabilitation professionals; (2)
improvement and remodeling of rehabilitation facilities; and (3)
research and demonstration grants; increased federal funding to
states (3 federal dollars for each 2 dollars from the state);
increased services to persons with mental retardation and mental
,illness through items (2) and (3) above, along with agency
expansion and improvement grants.
1954-1965 Correct Answer "The Golden Years"
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Correct Answer requires
employers and public facilities to make "reasonable
accommodations" for people with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination against these individuals in employment.
1992 ADA Amendment Correct Answer stressed respect for
ind dignity, personal responsibility, self determination, and
pursuit of meaningful careers based on informed choice
1998 ADA Amendment Correct Answer purpose is to
empower ind w/ disabilities to maximize employment, economic
self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion and integration into
society
2009 ADAAA Amendments Correct Answer reiterate who is
covered by the ADA civil rights protections. It revises the
definition of "disability" to more broadly encompass
impairments that substantially limit a major life activity. It also
states that mitigating measures, including assisstive devices,
auxiliary aids, accommodations, medical therapies and supplies
(other than eyeglasses and contact lenses) have no bearing in
determining whether a disability qualifies under the law.
Changes also clarify coverage of impairments that episodic or in
remission when active, such as epilepsy or post traumatic stress
disorder, that can substantially limit a major life activity. These
amendments took effect January 1, 2009.
, 3 Adlerian Principles Correct Answer 1) the strongest
motivation of a person is to find a place in society and its groups
2) Reality is a matter or perceptions that can be altered or
improved through therapy
3) Assimilation is a strong source of motivation so it is natural
for an individual to change his behavior to gain acceptance of a
group
3 characteristics of an effective qualitative research strategy
Correct Answer 1) credibility of sources
2) dependability of sources
3) transferability of results to a larger population
3 goals of Behavioral Group Approach Correct Answer 1)
develop social skills
2) teach the skills necessary to function in society
3) help teach the skills necessary to adapt to whatever the
situation is
3 Main Types of Accommodation Correct Answer a) physical
b) resource
c) equipment
3 Main Types of Job Skills Correct Answer 1)
Data/Informational skills
2) Interpersonal/Social Skills
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