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S1·E21 Who Decides Disability?

Core Aired June 20, 1983

Synopsis

Frontline investigates the Reagan administration's effort to remove tens of thousands of people from the Social Security disability rolls. Disabled people face personal hardship and bureaucratic indifference as they take their cases to the courts and to Congress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 21 of Frontline air?

Season 1, Episode 21 ('Who Decides Disability?') originally aired on June 20, 1983.

How long is Season 1 Episode 21 ('Who Decides Disability?')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.

What happens in Frontline Season 1 Episode 21?

Frontline investigates the Reagan administration's effort to remove tens of thousands of people from the Social Security disability rolls. Disabled people face personal hardship and bureaucratic indifference as they take their cases to the courts and to Congress....