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Implementation of Informed Choice in Word
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (the Act), makes it clear in its policy statement that all programs, projects and activities funded under the Act must be "carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of respect for individual dignity, personal responsibility, self-determination, and pursuit of meaningful careers, based on informed choice, of individuals with disabilities" (section 2(c)(1) of the Act). The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 introduced the principle of “informed choice” into the statute and provided individuals with disabilities expanded opportunities for increased involvement in the direction of their vocational rehabilitation (VR) programming. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (the 1998 Amendments) strengthened the previous requirements related to informed choice and introduced additional requirements that expanded opportunities for increased participation of individuals with disabilities in developing and implementing their VR programs. | Implementation of Informed Choice in RTF

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