Laws Applying to Federal Government
The following are the primary Federal disability-related laws that apply to activities of Federal Government.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
- Section 501 - Employment
- Section 503 - Federal Contracts
- Section 504 - Programs, Services and Activities
- Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- Title I - Employment (provisions cover Congress and Agencies of the Legislative Branch)
Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 - (if using certain Federal construction dollars)
Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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