Section 107 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act), requires the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) to conduct annual reviews and periodic on-site monitoring of programs authorized under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act to determine whether a state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency is…

The adoption of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Education for All Handicapped Children's Act, now the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have had a major impact on the delivery of services for children with special needs. In light of the legal issues surrounding the delivery of special education…

The article discusses the relationship between laws and regulations as it relates to the effective implementation of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112), which guarantees civil rights of disabled persons. (DLS)

This paper explores the need to adopt legislative and regulatory safeguards to guarantee equal access by people with disabilities to evolving high speed broadband, wireless and Internet-based technologies. Recommendations include: (1) Communications Access--FCC or Congress: Extend the telecommunications accessibility requirements of Section 255 of…

Although federal U.S. regulations require schools to provide equal access to educational opportunities for all students, many technologies used in K-12 schools present accessibility barriers for students with disabilities. Interviews assessed knowledge of educational department staff, teachers, and parents of children in K-12 schools in the…

Section 504 is a civil rights statute mandating that persons with disabilities have equal access to all programs receiving federal financial assistance. Many initially interpreted Section 504 as a prohibition against employment discrimination in the schools because the overall act was concerned primarily with discrimination in employment settings.…

This is a congressional oversight hearing on the vocational rehabilitation program in Pennsylvania. It looks at the present program in light of the Federal statutory requirements and legislative intent. Testimony includes statements, prepared statements, letters, supplemental materials, etc., from a state senator, a Representative in Congress, and…

This is the third report of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to the President and the Congress. It covers fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Section A of this report is devoted to a review of the board's early compliance policy and program initiatives. It includes a discussion of the board's "General Notice of Guidance…

Abstract of a study of Pennsylvania school districts that attempted to determine two things: how much it has cost school districts to provide barrier-free buildings and grounds and the cost-influencing factors encountered. (Author/MLF)

Provides a brief description of the U.S. Constitutional provisions and public laws affecting transportation of students with disabilities. Lists suggested inservice training program elements to ensure the provision of adequate training necessary to safely transport students with disabilities. (MLF)

Discusses Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and factors in an institution's compliance. Lack of expertise, policy interpretations and financial problems must be overcome to fulfill legal and humanistic obligations to handicapped students. (JAC)

This booklet contains a history of each federal department's regulatory actions and Presidential Executive Orders on Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 504, 503, 502, and 501, from January 1974 through December 1982. It provides a chronological listing of the types and extent of regulatory and policymaking actions affecting…

Selected legal problem areas for sectarian and nonsectarian private schools that have generated substantial litigation and frequent questions from nonpublic school administrators and faculty are discussed. Major topic headings include tort liability, constraints on student and faculty discipline, governing board liability, governmental regulation…

Accessibility requires consideration of the needs of various building occupants, and necessitates matching places to people, instead of requiring people to overcome barriers. Cost effective approaches to making campus facilities accessible, including mobility needs surveys and the utilization of handicapped consumers, are discussed. (Author/JMD)

Answers to questions about institutional obligations under Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 illustrate the legal issues that may confront college administrators as they make efforts to comply. Topics include: institutions that are covered, individuals who are protected, reasonable accommodation, affirmative action, and legal…