Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment

Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act of 1986

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11/10/1986

The Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act enhances work incentives for people with disabilities under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program by making permanent section 1619 of the Social Security Act, which provides for special SSI payments and Medicaid coverage while eligible individuals make attempts to work.

Man using wheelchair lift to access a public bus. — National Archives