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The government took direct responsibility for only disabled people.
-Financial Support Pensions
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The Government took responsibility for disabled.
-Financial pensions to support them. -
First permanent school for the deaf I the United States was opened in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Provided funds for seniors, blinds, and disabled children. Also, provided rehabilitation and training programs for disabled.
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-Founder Paul Strachan
-Gave people with disabilities a voice in government
-Protested against discrimination
-Protested against legislation on their behalf -
Making buildings accessible for the physically handicapped.
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-Strengthen rehabilitation and educational programs
-More community services were established for people with disabilities. -
With Social Security amendments, federal healthcare was provided disabled and elderly Americans.
-made more people eligible for disability benefits. -
Made voting accessible for people with disabilities and allowed them to receive assistance from a person of their choice