29 U.S.C § 794(2018) Prohibits any program or sector associated with the federal government from discriminating against individuals with disabilities.

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

Significant sections in The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 701 (2018)

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 501 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Anti-Discrimination Laws for Individuals with Disabilities)

29 U.S.C. § 794 (2018). Provides protection of rights and forbids discrimination against people with disabilities in any agency or program that is receiving federal funds. Additionally, this section mandates accommodations for students in elementary school all the way through higher education.

Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Anti-Discrimination Laws for Federal Programs and Agencies)

29 U.S.C § 794d (2018). Established requirement that access and distribution of federal technology and electronic devices be available for people with disabilities. This right is guaranteed to employees in the workforce as well as general members of the public. 

Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Anti-Discrimination Laws for Technology)

29 U.S.C § 792 (2018). Modeled after the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 which then developed the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board that is tasked with establishing and regulating guidelines regarding accessibility.

Section 502 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Anti-Discrimination Laws for Transportation)

29 U.S.C § 791 (2018) Requires agencies implement affirmative action regulations as well as require them to eliminate and address employment discrimination. This section's guidelines only apply to agencies that are federal contractors or subcontractors that have a contract that exceeds the minimum of $10,000

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