KNR 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Section 508 Amendment To The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973, Equal Opportunity
19 Jun 2018
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KNR 270
Inclusive Recreation
MWF 11am-11:50am
Upcoming Dates:
Online Class Opens: 3/9
Final Reflection and Hours: 4/20
Legislation
Hopes of Legislation
Legislation can be powerful because:
oIt names groups that have been ignored
oIt indicates that people of differing backgrounds have a right to access
oIt identifies mechanisms by which rights will be approached
Limitations of Legislation
Legislation may not be effective because:
oIt is about laws and procedures
oThings like attitudes cannot be legislated
oCompromises are usually required to get legislation passed
oSometimes original legislation is stronger
oDespite legislation, some people feel their rights are still not accorded
Diverse Populations Affected by Legislation
Age:
oThe Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities that
receive Federal financial assistance
This does not include discrimination in employment
Gender:
oThe Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex in federally assisted
education programs
Sexual Orientation:
oNo specific individual legislation
Race:
oTitle IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal financial
assistance
Disability:
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oArchitectural Barriers Act of 1968
Facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds
US Access Board
Made sure facilities complied with disability rules
oAccess to the built environment
Religion:
oNo specific individual legislation
oCovered under Civil Rights Act
Veterans Status
What are Civil Rights?
Rights of an individual to receive equal treatment in a number of settings including
education, employment, housing, and more based on certain legally-protected
characteristics
oTo be free from unfair treatment or “discrimination”
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the US Constitution and
federal laws enacted by Congress
oCivil Rights Act of 1964
oAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Civil Rights Act (1964)
Landmark legislation that opened the door for further progress against discrimination
Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Requires equal access to public places and employment
Enforces desegregation of schools and the right to vote
Disability Acts
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968:
oFacilities designed, built, altered, or leased with Federal funds
oUS Access Board
Made sure facilities complied with disability rules
oAccess to the built environment
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
oProtects a qualified individual with a disability from discrimination in the
provision of any benefit or service provided under any program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
oRequires Federal agencies to develop, maintain, or use electronics and
information technology, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency
oApplies to persons with disabilities who use assistive technology to read and
navigate electronic materials
Education Act:
oFormally Education for All Handicapped Children Act
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Document Summary
Legislation can be powerful because: it names groups that have been ignored, it indicates that people of differing backgrounds have a right to access, it identifies mechanisms by which rights will be approached. Age: the age discrimination act of 1975. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. This does not include discrimination in employment. Gender: the education amendments of 1972. Title ix prohibits discrimination on the bases of sex in federally assisted education programs. Sexual orientation: no specific individual legislation. Race: title iv of the civil rights act of 1964. Protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Disability: architectural barriers act of 1968. Facilities designed, built, altered, or leased with federal funds. Made sure facilities complied with disability rules: access to the built environment. Religion: no specific individual legislation, covered under civil rights act.
