This collection (NvSA-000174) contains the records of the Division of Employment of People with Disabilities from 1973-1990. The 10 c.f. of materials consist of correspondence, minutes, legislation, surveys, reports, and public relations materials.
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Contents | Dates | Extent |
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Administrative Records This series consists of the correspondence, minutes and agendas of the quarterly meetings; legislative bills, including reference information relative to the legislative agenda; surveys; and reports. Only a portion of the correspondence is arranged in alphabetical order. The records of meetings are in chronological order by date. |
1975-1990 |
4 cu. ft. |
Public Information Programs The public information program which focused on the special problems and needs of the disabled documents the annual "Employ the Handicapped Week," Ms. Wheelchair Pageant, State Fairs, Special Children's Day at the Mansion, Handicapped Employee of the Year, America Disability Act workshops, Nevada "Ability Counts" writing contests, and Disability Rights Education and Defense, Inc. Many of the programs include photographs of the activities. There is no clear system of arrangement. |
1975-1990 |
4 cu. ft. |
Barrier-Free Environment This series documents the programs to provide a barrier-free environment for the handicapped, especially in the removal of architectural and transportation barriers, and include legislation, the Subcommittee of Architects and Engineers, and other access programs. There is no clear system of arrangement. |
1975-1990 |
1 cu. ft. |
Section 504 This series pertains to Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and covers the issues related to transportation, access in libraries, parking and ramps, employment at the post office, transition plans, compliance forms and surveys, coordinating committee, as well as seminars and education workshops to promote knowledge of the Act. Arrangement is generally topical. |
1973-1990 |
1 cu. ft. |
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