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Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. It also defines the term \"program or activity\" and the remedies and attorney fees for violations.
Apr 30, 2024 · The current Section 504 regulation for Part 84 sets forth a number of prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability. Those include ensuring people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in a program or activity funded by HHS.
Sep 7, 2023 · The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of benefits and services as amended 29 USC § 794, against otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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Learn about the national law that protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in programs and services receiving Federal funding. Find out who is covered, what are the prohibited acts, and how to file a complaint or contact OCR.
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- The Purpose of Section 504
- Protections Under Section 504: Who’s Eligible
- The Relationship of Section 504 to Other Laws
- How to Access Protections Under Section 504
Section 504 has two main purposes. One is about removing barriers for students with disabilities in K–12 public schools. The other is about protecting kids and adults with disabilities from discrimination in school settings and beyond. 1. Provide FAPE for students with disabilities in K–12 public schools. FAPEstands for “free appropriate public edu...
Section 504 is very broad in who it covers. It protects any student who has “a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.” Life activities can include everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and walking. But they can also include learning, concentrating, thinking, and communicating. Most kids with...
The protections of Section 504 sometimes overlap with two other major laws. These laws are the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) and IDEA. ADA extends Section 504’s protections to employersand to public spaces. These include places like stores and museums. ADA and Section 504 cover the same people. So, if your child is covered by 504, ADA protec...
If you think your child has been discriminated against because of a disability, there are steps you can take. You can file a complaint to the (OCR) for the U.S. Department of Education. (Check out the OCR websitefor more information.) You can also file a lawsuit, though it can be expensive. And it’s important to talk to an attorney before doing so....
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is American legislation that guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was one of the first U.S. federal civil rights laws offering protection for people with disabilities. [1] .
Section 501 prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the federal sector, and Section 505 provides remedies and attorney's fees. The web page also includes definitions, cross references, and editor's notes related to the Rehabilitation Act.
