Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

The Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act is a US law providing federal funds to Councils on Developmental Disabilities, Protection and Advocacy Systems, as well as University Centers.^[1] The law defined the relatively new term "developmental disability" to include specific conditions that originate prior to age 18, are expected to continue indefinitely, and that constitute a substantial handicap.^[2] These conditions included intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and dyslexia.^[2]

Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

Long title	Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
Enacted by	the 94th United States Congress
Citations
Public law	Pub.L. 94-103
Legislative history
Introduced in the House as H.R.4005 by Paul Rogers (D-FL) on 02/27/1975 Committee consideration by House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Passed the House on 04/10/1975 (398-5) Passed the Senate on 06/02/1975  Signed into law by President Gerald R. Ford on 10/04/1975

See also

• Supported employment#US Legal Basis for Supported Employment
• The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000