Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act | |
Fullname: | Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act |
Enacted By: | 94th |
Public Law Url: | https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/4005 |
Cite Public Law: | Pub.L. 94-103 |
Leghisturl: | https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/4005/all-actions |
Introducedin: | House |
Introducedbill: | H.R.4005 |
Introducedby: | Paul Rogers (D-FL) |
Introduceddate: | 02/27/1975 |
Committees: | House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce |
Passedbody1: | House |
Passeddate1: | 04/10/1975 |
Passedvote1: | 398-5 |
Passedbody2: | Senate |
Passeddate2: | 06/02/1975 |
Signedpresident: | Gerald R. Ford |
Signeddate: | 10/04/1975 |
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]