Rights and Responsibilities
Disability Law
Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act was the first acknowledgment of disability discrimination. Agencies receiving federal funds, including public schools and universities may not discriminate on the basis of disability.
The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act was the first comprehensive civil rights law that outlawed disability discrimination in public and private areas. Title II laws state that people with disabilities have the right to access and participate in public programs and services that people without disabilities participate in. This includes attending YOUR class. You and the institution are responsible for providing accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities can participate in your course. Failure to provide accommodations is a form of discrimination.
