Huntington, W.Va. (Oct 28, 2021) – The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is pleased to recognize Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, as an exemplary Huntington employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October. Alcon has a heritage spanning more than seven decades, including 43 years right here in the Huntington community.
Governor Jim Justice has issued a proclamation declaring October 19 as Vocational Rehabilitation Recognition Day, marking 2020 as the 100-year anniversary of the public Vocational Rehabilitation program, both nationally and in West Virginia. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, known as the Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act, into law on June 2, 1920.…
On June 2, 1920, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Smith-Fess Act, known as the National Civilian Rehabilitation Act. Two earlier congressional Acts had established vocational rehabilitation programs targeted to helping disabled World War I veterans transition to civilian life. 1917 — The Smith-Hughes Act established the federal-state program in vocational education, as well…