What is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and who does it cover?
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, programs receiving federal financial assistance, federal employment, and the employment practices of federal contractors. Section 501 covers federal employment. Section 503 covers federal contractors with contracts over $10,000. Section 504 covers programs receiving federal funds. The Act predates the ADA and influenced its design.
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