People with Disabilities: Federal Programs Could Work Together More Efficiently to Promote EmploymentDIANE Publishing, 1996 - 96 lappuses The Federal government funds 130 programs in 19 Federal agencies for the disabled. In 1994, the Federal Government spent over $60 billion on 69 programs targeted exclusively to people with disabilities. This report answers these questions: what Federal programs target people with disabilities, and how many of the programs provide employment-related services; to what extent is information, eligibility, and services coordinated under these programs; what does available evidence suggest about the effectiveness of Federal programs in promoting employment among people with disabilities. |
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1994 in dollars activity Administration assistive technology census CFDA CFFR Chirikos coordination deaf-blind Definitions of Disability Department or Program developmental disabilities Disabilities Applicant Targeting Disabilities Department disabilities Individuals Disability and Population Disability Programs Disabled Veterans discrimination Education Education eligibilityb W=wholly 1994 employers employment barriers Employment Initiatives Targeted employment programs Employment-Focused Programs example federal agencies federal efforts Federal Employment Initiatives Federal Programs Targeting government Nongovernmental grants identified impairments Income support individuals with disabilities Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act Job training and/or JTPA limited Louis Harris Medical mental retardation million NHIS nonprofit number Program title officials organizations partially targeted programs percent Persons With Disabilities Program number Program programs provide Projects Selected Wholly Targeted Serious Emotional Disturbance service delivery service providers services to individuals severe disabilities sheltered workshops SIPP Special Education Supplemental Security Income Survey transportation Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation program working-age population
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