
James L. Cherry’s experiences with discrimination and accessibility issues motivated him to become an active participant in disability advocacy. He played a pivotal role in the passing of section 504 by taking legal actions and helping create precise regulations to define the policy. 


Arizona State University

29 U.S.C. § 701 (2018). A law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination by providing funding, resources, and establishing requirements with the intention to achieve equity for people with disabilities. This law applies to all agencies and programs that are associated with or regulated by the federal government, receive any federal funds, and all federal employment agencies, but each agency has specific requirements in addition to the universal federal standards.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Fleischer, & Zames, F. (2011). The disability rights movement : from charity to confrontation (Updated edition.). Temple University Press.


 The disability rights movement : from charity to confrontation 

- Section 501
- Section 502
- Section 503
- Section 504
- Section 508

Significant sections in The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

President Nixon vetoed the original Rehabilitation act because he felt it was too costly and felt it was contrary to the economic goals of society. However, public protesting by the disability community finally led to the passing of the Rehabiliation Act. It is important to note that this was the first time the disability community became involved in asserting the needs for their population. Even so, the disability community did not have the opportunity to take part in any of the legislation itself. 

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