Tag: Disability Rights

How Tech That Could Help Disabled People Was Sent to War Instead

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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How Cutting-Edge Disability Technology Gets Sent to War Instead

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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How Disabled People Get Exploited to Build the Technology of War

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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