Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Disability Law Handbook New!

Provides information on rights and obligations under federal disability laws, including an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The entire publication can be downloaded in PDF format.

ADA.gov

Your gateway to information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. Learn more about the ADA and other disability rights laws.

Disability Discrimination in Education: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers from the U.S. Department of Education about educational requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Educating Students with Disabilities: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about educating children with disabilities, including the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Factsheet on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Factsheet describing what faith-based and community organizations need to know about using federal financial assistance to serve people with disabilities. Includes a list of national resources that can help organizations that deliver services to people with disabilities.

Guide to Disability Rights Laws

Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

Regulations.gov

Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program Final Rule - 34 CFR Part 361

Amendments to regulations governing the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program.

Student Placement in Accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Information regarding the placement of students with disabilities in elementary and secondary schools under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA.

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