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

President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities

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1988

The “President’s Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped” becomes the “President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.” A year later, President George H.W. Bush appoints Justin W. Dart Jr. as its chairman. Congress also expands “National Employ the Handicapped Week” to “National Disability Employment Awareness Month,” which is recognized now each October.

Justin W. Dart Jr.