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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the federal sector. It defines an individual with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( Pub. L. 93–112, 87 Stat. 355, enacted September 26, 1973) is a United States federal law, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq. The principal sponsor of the bill was Rep. John Brademas (D-IN-3).
- Vocational Rehabilitation Act
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- September 26, 1973
- the 93rd United States Congress
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities by federal agencies, contractors, or programs. It is a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is broader in its application and standards.
Apr 30, 2024 · Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance. The historic rule provides robust civil rights protections for people with disabilities in federally funded health and human services programs, such as hospitals, health care providers participating in CHIP and ...
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Section 504 protects qualified individuals with disabilities. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as persons with a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities. People who have a history of, or who are regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially ...
