Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 : Prohibiting Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance.

Examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against qualified handicapped persons in federally-assisted or conducted programs. Discusses Section 504 regulations and Supreme Court interpretations, and explains differences between Section 504 and the American...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against qualified handicapped persons in federally-assisted or conducted programs. Discusses Section 504 regulations and Supreme Court interpretations, and explains differences between Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and its relationship to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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