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Rehabilitation Act

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was amended to reflect the philosophy and service needs of the 1990's. It makes provisions for training, equipment, and other services that people with disabilities may need in order to work and live independently in their communities.

Project Pride Overview

P = PACER's
R = Rehabilitation Act
I = Information and
D = Disability
E = Education

If you are:

  • a young person with a disability wondering about your career after high school,
  • a person with a disability who needs help preparing for, finding or holding a job,
  • a family member or advocate of a person with a disability and want to learn about the legislation supporting the rights to services and nondiscrimination in employment,
  • a professional working with people with disabilities or their families on issues of employment or independent living,
  • someone injured on the job and looking for resources,

Project PRIDE may be able to assist you.

The Rehabilitation Act states that:

"Disability is a natural part of human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society, pursue meaningful careers, and enjoy full inclusion and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of American society."
Section 2(a)(3) of the Rehabilitation Act

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PACER is the Minnesota Parent Training and Information Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs

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