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social science subjects > health and social care > health care management > legal and regulatory issues > Rehabilitation Act 1973
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Rehabilitation Act 1973  

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  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 applies to any program that receives financial support from the federal government. As the act states, “disability is a natural part of human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to live independently, enjoy selfdetermination, 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). [Source: Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society; Rehabilitation Act of 1973]

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