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

Wagner-O’Day Act

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6/25/1938

The Wagner-O’Day Act is passed, requiring all federal agencies to purchase specified products made by people who are blind. In 1971, the Javits-Wagner O’Day Act expands the program to include services as well as supplies and incorporate people with other significant disabilities. In 2006, the program is renamed AbilityOne.

Person making brooms, c. 1940. — Lighthouse for the Blind