JFK CALLS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On September 13, 1963, President John F. Kennedy issued a "Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies" on the topic of employment of the mentally retarded.
In the memorandum, JFK wrote...
"On the basis of exploratory work which the Civil Service Commission has undertaken, it is issuing a 2 year special authority to make excepted appointments of mentally handicapped persons to Federal positions.
Use of this authority by Federal departments and agencies will greatly facilitate the development of standards and selection procedures for a continuing program which will make it possible for such persons to be fully utilized in appropriate positions in the Federal work force.
I have directed the Chairman of the Commission to report to me from time to time on the progress of their efforts and the consequences of agency experience."
SOURCE
"Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963," United States Government Printing Office, Washington, 1964.
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On September 13, 1963, President John F. Kennedy issued a "Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies" on the topic of employment of the mentally retarded.
In the memorandum, JFK wrote...
"On the basis of exploratory work which the Civil Service Commission has undertaken, it is issuing a 2 year special authority to make excepted appointments of mentally handicapped persons to Federal positions.
Use of this authority by Federal departments and agencies will greatly facilitate the development of standards and selection procedures for a continuing program which will make it possible for such persons to be fully utilized in appropriate positions in the Federal work force.
I have directed the Chairman of the Commission to report to me from time to time on the progress of their efforts and the consequences of agency experience."
SOURCE
"Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963," United States Government Printing Office, Washington, 1964.
