Mary E. Switzer
Mary Elizabeth Switzer | |
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Switzer, n.d. | |
| Born | February 16, 1900 |
| Died | October 16, 1971 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | public administrator |
| Known for | Director of Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Administrator of Social and Rehabilitation Service |
Mary Elizabeth Switzer (February 16, 1900 - October 16, 1971) was an American public administrator and social reformer. She is best remembered for her work on the 1954 Vocational Rehabilitation Act, which provided a great expansion of vocational rehabilitation service for people with disabilities. She publicized the government's growing role in vocational rehabilitation and encouraged expansion of vocational rehabilitation projects among non-governmental organizations.