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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 was the United States’ first major federal disability rights law. Passed on September 26, 1973, the law opened doors for many qualified individuals with disabilities to enter, for the first time, the federal and federal contractor workforce.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by federal agencies, contractors, or programs. It is a precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act, but has a narrower scope and application.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112) prohibits discrimination based on disability in the federal sector and requires affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities. It also covers other programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
The act provides a statutory basis for the rehabilitation services administration and authorizes programs to serve handicapped individuals. It also establishes the section 504 regulation, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by federal agencies and contractors.
Section 504 is a national law that protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in programs and services that receive Federal funding. Learn who is covered, what are the prohibited acts, and how to file a complaint of discrimination.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires access to programs and activities that are funded by Federal agencies and to Federal employment. The law also established the Access Board (section 502).
