U.N. Decade of Disabled Persons: Hearing and Markup Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Its Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, First Session on H. Con. Res. 39, April 5, 13, and June 9, 1983U.S. Government Printing Office, 1983 - 173 pages |
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... further progress for disabled Americans . Mr. Chairman , the past decade has been one of great beginnings . During the 1970's , America began to see physical barriers come down . Ramps and curb cuts are more common sights in these major ...
... further progress for disabled Americans . Mr. Chairman , the past decade has been one of great beginnings . During the 1970's , America began to see physical barriers come down . Ramps and curb cuts are more common sights in these major ...
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... further work , this research may one day enable some persons con- fined now to wheelchairs to walk again . As a senior member of the Science and Technology Committee , I am deeply interested in technological applications to the problems ...
... further work , this research may one day enable some persons con- fined now to wheelchairs to walk again . As a senior member of the Science and Technology Committee , I am deeply interested in technological applications to the problems ...
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... further progress for disabled Americans . The past decade has been one of great beginnings . During the 1970's Transportation America began to see physical barriers come down . Ramps and curb cuts are more common sights in major cities ...
... further progress for disabled Americans . The past decade has been one of great beginnings . During the 1970's Transportation America began to see physical barriers come down . Ramps and curb cuts are more common sights in major cities ...
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... further encouragement to increase the access disabled persons deserve . Congress can help encourage others to do their part to help bring down the remaining barriers to full participation by disabled persons in our society . I am ...
... further encouragement to increase the access disabled persons deserve . Congress can help encourage others to do their part to help bring down the remaining barriers to full participation by disabled persons in our society . I am ...
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... further the long - term goals of and for disabled Americans for the Decade of Disabled Persons . Out of that conference came a 10 - point action program . I think , Mr. Chairman , this program fits a very practical agenda which it would ...
... further the long - term goals of and for disabled Americans for the Decade of Disabled Persons . Out of that conference came a 10 - point action program . I think , Mr. Chairman , this program fits a very practical agenda which it would ...
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abled Persons Action concerning Disabled activities agencies architectural awareness barrier free design barrier free environment benefit BROSHAR buildings Center cerebral palsy citizens commitment Committee concerning Disabled Persons Concurrent Resolution 39 Congress Congressional curb cut deaf Decade of Disabled dental disabled Americans disabled individuals disease Easter Seal efforts employment encourage expanded facilities Frank Bowe full participation funding handi handicapped handicapped persons Harold Russell hearing aid House Concurrent Resolution impaired implementation improve independent living Institute IYDP Larry Winn libraries ment million National Organization NYDP Organization on Disability partnership Peace Corps poliomyelitis President Principle private sector problems Programme of Action programs Rehabilitation Act RICHARD DeVOS role social society spinal cord injuries statement subcommittee Thank tion tional transportation U.N. Decade United Nations Decade Wethersfield Winn World Programme YATRON ZABLOCKI
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Page 39 - Opportunity • Expanded Participation in Recreational, Social, Religious and Cultural Activities • Expanded and Strengthened Rehabilitation Programs and Facilities • Purposeful Application of Biomedical Research Aimed at Conquering Major Disabling Conditions Reduction in the Incidence of Disability by Expanded Accident and Disease Prevention • Increased Application of Technology to Minimize the Effects of Disability Expanded International Exchange of Information and Experience to Benefit All...
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