The Way in Which a Small Provision in the Large

question 4

Multiple Choice

The way in which a small provision in the large Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was used to make sweeping changes in the treatment of people with disabilities illustrates how

• A)changes in the way people view disability have influenced our communities.
• B)significantly the claimsmaking process has changed since the early 1970s.
• C)policymakers can take advantage of policy arenas where they are not carefully watched to make significant changes without a great deal of attention.
• D)policymakers can use political connections to sway public opinion.

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