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Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is most widely known for Section 504, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal funding. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 are included in title IV of The Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Workforce Investment Act also includes a newly revised Section 508, which imposes strict requirements for any electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by federal agencies.
 
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Rehabilitation Act of 1973 / Section 504
 
[bullet] ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
[bullet] Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended through 1998 - the text of the law
[bullet] Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act-FAQ - frequently asked questions
 
[bullet] Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
The RSA was established by Congress to carry out the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and several related laws. Its web site contains information about the RSA and its policies, programs, and projects.
 
[bullet] U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Disability Discrimination
The Office for Civil Rights is responsible for enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This section of its website includes an overview of the laws, the regulations, questions and answers, and a wonderful section of disability discrimination resources that includes links to success stories, case decisions, technical assistance manuals, and other resources.
 
Workforce Investment Act of 1998
 
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 was designed to consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States. Title IV of The Workforce Investment Act includes the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998, which reauthorizes the law for five years and makes minor changes.
 
[bullet] Workforce Investment Partnership Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220)
This page from THOMAS provides links to the bill's summary, status, legislative history, and text.
 
[bullet] usworkforce.org[starred entry]
A unique collaboration between the public and private sectors, this extensive website was designed to provide answers to current and emerging questions about the implementation of the Workforce Investment Act.
 
Section 508
 
A revised version of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is included in Section 408(B) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. This newly revised Section 508 imposes strict requirements for any electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by federal agencies.
 
[bullet] 508 Universe [added 9/23/01]
Designed to serve "as a central hub for GSA's section 508 training and information resources," this site offers an excellent tutorial on designing accessible websites, a comprehensive glossary of 508-related terms, and related links. Also listed under Web Page Design.
 
[bullet] The Access Board - Board Issues Standards for Electronic and Information Technology[starred entry]
The Access Board is responsible for issuing the standards for electronic and information technology under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This section of its website includes the final standards, a summary of the standards, a regulatory assessment, frequently asked questions, background, and related websites.
 
[bullet] Federal IT Accessibility Initiative (FITAI)
The FITAI is "a Federal government interagency effort to offer information and technical assistance to assist in the successful implementation of Section 508." Its website includees information about FITAI and its projects, resources, and links.
 
[bullet] Section 508 Resources [added 9/23/01]
This annotated guide to 508-related websites from the Kentucky Assistive Technology Network includes resources relating to policy, guidelines, Department of Justice technical assistance letters, free tools and guidance on technology access issues, commercially available Section 508 repair and verification tools, commercially available accessible web design online training programs, private accessibility contractors, articles and other useful background information on IT accessibility, government and non-government sources of general information about Section 508 and IT accessibility, and telecommunications access. Also listed under Web Page Design.
 
[bullet] U.S. Department of Justice - Section 508 Home Page[starred entry]
This site includes an overview of Section 508, basics of the self-evaluation process required by Section 508, resources available for guidance on compliance with Section 508, and frequently asked questions.
 
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