Section 501 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended 29 u. Consumer involvement was stressed by requiring their involvement in the development of their individualized written rehabilitation program iwrp. An act to replace the vocational rehabilitation act, to extend and revise the. It set precedents for subsequent legislation for people with. Essentially, this law helps to protect disabled people from unfair treatment in housing, education, building accessibility, employment and a number of other relevant. This is a broadly worded prohibition that covers both children and adults. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 responsibilities of the district to students with disabilities under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973. Your rights under section 504 of the rehabilitation act what is section 504. Created 06162016 section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 special education sde 3. Any questions relating to the compliance requirements of section 504 should be addressed to the office for civil rights, united states department of education. An act to replace the vocational rehabilitation act, to extend and revise the authorization of grants to states for vocational rehabilitation services, with special emphasis on services to those with the most severe handicaps, to expand special federal responsibilities and research and training programs with respect to handicapped individuals, to establish special responsibilities in the secretary of health, education, and welfare for coordination of all programs with.
An act to replace the vocational rehabilitation act, to extend and revise the authorization of grants to states for vocational rehabilitation services, with special emphasis on services to those with the most severe handicaps, to expand special federal responsibilities and research and training programs with respect to handicapped individuals, to establish special responsibilities in the. Ne, washington, dc 20002 section 504 of the 1973 rehabilitation act local education agency toolkit. Sections 504 and 508 of the rehabilitation act, as amended, have a specific impact on accessible documents and web design. The workbook is a tool to help you evaluate your programs, activities, and facilities. They may file a private lawsuit in federal district court, or. Overview of section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 congress prohibited discrimination against persons with disabilities in the rehabilitation act of 1973, in a segment most often referred to simply as section 504. The rehabilitation act of 1973 is a federal law, codified as 29 u.
It is not necessary to file a complaint with a federal agency or to receive a righttosue. Act, as amended, as these sections appear in volume 29 of the united states code, beginning at section 791. Prepare a selfevaluation that will determine if the districts current services, policies, and practices discriminate against individuals with disabilities and modify those that do. Section 503 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended 29 u. Additionally, students with disabilities who do not require special education are protected under section 504 and may require accommodations, instructional or related services provided by the lea through a section 504 accommodation plan in order to receive fape. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers. This was the section of the rehabilitation act of 1973 that advanced civil. Department of elementary and secondary education does not administer section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, nor does it monitor compliance with section 504. The department shall promptly investigate such complaint and shall take such action thereon as the facts and circumstances warrant, consistent with the terms of such contract and the laws and. Rehabilitation act of 1973 and the americans with disabilities act walton county school board sharon roberts mark davis mildred wilkerson faye leddon dennis wallace walton county school district 145 park street defuniak springs, fl 32435. It also covers disability discrimination in employment with federal agencies, in programs that are conducted by federal agencies, and with federal contractors. The school district has specific responsibilities under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, that include the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the student is determined to be eligible under section 504, to afford access to a free appropriate public education. The rehabilitation act of 1973 is a law that prevents federal agencies, federal contractors and organizations that use federal funding from discriminating against disabled people. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, pub.
The provisions of the act of december 5, 1974 public law 93510 and of title v of the act of october 15, 1977 public law 954 shall not apply to the administration of the provisions of this act or to the administration of any program or activity under this act. The rehabilitation act of 1973 sections 501 and 505 editors note. Two sections within the rehabilitation act, as amended, have impact on accessible web design. The rehabilitation act of 1973, commonly referred to as section 504, is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination against persons on the basis of their disability by institutions, such as glendale union high school district, that receive federal financial assistance. Section 504 provides that no otherwise qualified person with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any federally assisted program or activity because of his or her disability. Overview of section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973. An individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The rehabilitation act has been amended twice since its inception, once in. Act, as amended, as these sections will appear in volume 29 of the united states code, beginning at section 791.
Compliance with section 508 of rehabilitation act of 1973. It is the first step in a process leading to a selfevaluation document and transition plan, if needed. The rehabilitation services administration rsa administers the act. For information on how to file a complaint of discrimination, or to obtain information of a. The rehabilitation act of 1973 public law 93112, as amended, provides formula grant programs for vocational rehabilitation vr services, supported employment, independent living, and client assistance. Section 504 states that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the united states shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any. The rehabilitation act of 1973 was the first major legislative effort to. Rehabilitation act of 1973 this act redirected the vocational rehabilitation program making its first priority to serve severely disabled individuals. The rehabilitation act of 1973 replaces the vocational rehabilitation act of 1973, to extend and revise the authorization of grants to states for vocational rehabilitation services, with special emphasis on services to those with the most severe disabilities, to expand. Office of the state superintendent of education 810 first st. Later amendments strengthened requirements for access to electronic and information technology in the federal sector section 508. In addition to its responsibility for enforcing other federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in housing, hud has a statutory responsibility under. Individuals may file a lawsuit in federal court only after they receive a righttosue.
It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance, and set the stage for enactment of the americans with disabilities act. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended. Title ii of the ada section 504 of the rehabilitation act. Examples of impairments include cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, blindness, contagious diseases such as hiv infection. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 disability. Section 504 of the 1973 rehabilitation act was the first disability civil rights law to be enacted in the united states. The rehabilitation act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on a persons disability in any program or activity that receives federal funding.
If you are a federal employee who has a qualified disability, then your employee rights under section 501 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 prohibit your federal employer from discriminating against you on the basis of your disability. Section 794d and 10932191 adobe support community all community this category this board knowledge base users cancel. The rehabilitation act authorizes research activities that are administered by the national institute on disability and rehabilitation research and the work of the national council on disability. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities conducted by hud or that receive financial assistance from hud. The law also established the access board section 502. The rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended by wioa in. The rehabilitation act of 1973 was the first major legislative effort in america to. Section 508 of the act, as now amended, provides for. The rehabilitation act of 1973 was the first legislation to address the notion of equal access for individuals with disabilities through the removal of architectural, employment, and transportation barriers.
The americans with disabilities act and the rehabilitation. The rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended by wioa pdf. The rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended by wioa in 2014. Under this law, individuals with disabilities may not be excluded from or denied the opportunity to receive benefits and services from certain programs. The following is the text of sections 501 and 505 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 pub. The rehab act the rehabilitation act of 1973 amended. File a complaint with the office for civil rights ocr of the u.
Download the latest version of adobe reader to view pdf files listed below. Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 manual. Based on the information you compile, this workbook could be utilized to satisfy a portion of the selfevaluation requirements. The following questions and answers are intended to assist tcap grantees and project owners to understand and comply with the nondiscrimination requirements established by section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 and promulgated at. Section 504 is part of the rehabilitation act of 1973. Such regulations and procedures shall be applied to those students who are handicapped as defined under section 504 but do not qualify for services under the individuals with disabilities education act 20 u. Student access section 504 of the 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 rehabilitation act was passed in 1973 to prohibit entities receiving federal funds from allowing disability discrimination. Rehabilitation act of 1973 national association of the deaf. Are mobileready pdf files created with acrobat xi pro compliant with section 508 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended 29 u. This act is also known as the civilian vocational rehabilitation act public law 236.
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