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What was the first major piece of legislation in the United States that addressed the rights of people with disabilities?
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first major piece of legislation in the United States that addressed the rights of people with disabilities. It prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, housing, transportation, and other areas of public life.