Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a cornerstone of disability rights in the United States. More than 50 years after its passage, it remains a vital protection against discrimination, yet it is also the subject of renewed public attention and legal debate.
This three-part series explores what Section 504 is, why it matters, and what is at stake today. In this first installment, we look at the history of Section 504 and how it reshaped rights in America: https://tinyurl.com/pcmzhf4e
https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/04/section-504-disability-rights/
In the second installment of our three-part series, learn more about why Section 504 still matters today and how its protections shape the daily lives of people with disabilities. Read the blog: https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/05/why-section-504-still-matters/
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