What is the contribution of Sister Kinney to the field of restorative care?
Sister Kinney was a pioneer in rehabilitative nursing and instituted the use of muscle manipulation and hot packs for poliomyelitis. What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990? The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was enacted to establish rehabilitation services in the community. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 mandated that all physical barriers and discrimination be removed in transportation, work, and education.