The article examines the work of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth in relation to disabled veterans. It explores how the founders of the motion study method affected vocational rehabilitation of the handicapped. This article addresses the ideological paradox faced by the Gilbreths in dealing with handicapped workers and identifies the long-lasting effects of their efforts on governmental policies, employer hiring practices, and new product innovations. Through their efforts, the Gilbreths demonstrated how handicapped workers could become productive members of the community.
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