Question

how did people with disabilities gain expanded civil rights

Answer 1

In December of 2011, President Obama and the U.S. Labor Department issued a proposed rule that would require federal contractors to set goals that 7% of their work forces be individuals with disabilities. The Proposed rule would implement Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires federal contractors to promote employment opportunity for people with disabilities. Although Section 503 was enacted almost 40 years ago, it has never been enforced or clarified to the extent necessary, requiring employers only to make a “good faith” effort to hire people with disabilities