07/05/2026
Did you know?
Before the ADA, there was Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.This was the first federal civil rights law protecting people with disabilities from discrimination.
Section 504 prohibits discrimination in programs and organizations that receive federal funding, including many schools, colleges, healthcare providers, and government agencies. Its implementation marked a major step toward recognizing disability rights as civil rights and laid the foundation for future protections.
Every step toward accessibility builds on the work of those who advocated before us.
