Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
1975 United States federal law
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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]
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Long titleDevelopmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act
Enactedbythe 94th United States Congress
Public lawPub.L. 94-103
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| Long title | Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act |
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| Enacted by | the 94th United States Congress |
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| Public law | Pub.L. 94-103 |
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