Developmental Disabil­ities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987 was enacted on October 29, 1987, to extend programs established by the original Act. The amendments aimed to provide assistance to states and public-private agencies to ensure all persons with developmental disabilities receive necessary services, enabling them to achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.