When was the term "community rehabilitation program" first introduced?

The term "community rehabilitation program" was first introduced in the context of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992. This legislation built upon previous acts to enhance the services available for individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting the integration of these individuals into the community through various rehabilitation programs. The amendments aimed to improve vocational rehabilitation services, emphasizing community-based approaches to rehabilitation.

While the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 laid the groundwork for vocational rehabilitation services, the specific terminology regarding community rehabilitation programs was not articulated until the amendments were made in 1992. Other subsequent acts such as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 focused on broader rights and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities rather than the specific concept of community rehabilitation programs. Thus, the introduction of the term in the context of the 1992 amendments is the reason that answer is accurate.