Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
/ˈsɛkʃən ˈfɪfti fɔr əv ðə ˌrɛhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibiting discrimination based on disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires reasonable accommodations for disabled employees in federally funded workplaces.
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- section 504 of the rehabilitation act
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Commentary
Section 504 is a foundational civil rights provision predating the ADA, crucial in disability rights litigation and policy, emphasizing nondiscrimination and accessibility in federally funded contexts.
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