Rehabilitation Act
Rehabilitation Act - Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, prohibits job discrimination based on disability and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance.See also: Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act; Anti-discrimination law; Disability law; Discrimination; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Equal opportunity; Individual with disability; Major life activity; Protected Class; Reasonable accommodation; Undue hardship