Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states (in part):
No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, as defined in section 705(20) of this title, shall, solely by reason of her or … See more

Although not in the text of the statute, courts have held that individuals have a private right of action under Section 504. While punitive damages are not available, compensatory damages are available to plaintiffs. Arguably, these rights extend to include emotional … See more

• Fair Housing Act
• Air Carrier Access Act
• Individual Family Service Plan
• Individualized Education Program See more

Section 504 covers "any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." If an organization receives federal support of … See more

K–12 schools
The law also pertains to any "local educational agency (as defined in section 8801 of Title 20), system of vocational education, or other school system". As applied to K–12 schools, "the language broadly prohibits … See more

The early history of federal legislation benefiting people with disabilities includes the Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1920 (Smith-Fess Act) passed after World War I, one of the first U.S. laws that provided services for all Americans with disabilities, not just … See more

Additional references
• Scotch, Richard, K. "From Good Will to Civil Rights: Transforming Federal Disability Policy". Temple University Press, 2001. See more