Laws

Making Sense of All the Laws

There are several laws concerning accessibility, many of them overlapping or affecting different types of organizations. Below is an overview of the various laws that affect Cosumnes River College as an Educational Insitution, and as a public entity and what these laws cover.

Rehabilitation Act
Federal Law Passed in 1973.

Section 504 - Part of the original Rehabilitation Act

Applies To: Any program or activity(including colleges) receiving Federal financial assistance.

Mandates: No otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall be descriminated against, excluded from participation or denied benefits solely by reason of his or her disability.

Guidelines: Section 504 contains guidelines that the applicaple entities should follow.

Section 504 - Part of the original Rehabilitation Act

Applies To: Any program or activity(including colleges) receiving Federal financial assistance.

Mandates: No otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall be descriminated against, excluded from participation or denied benefits solely by reason of his or her disability.

Guidelines: Section 504 contains guidelines that the applicaple entities should follow.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Federal Law passed in 1990

Applies To: Public Entities

Mandates: Requires that reasonable accommodations be provided in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities. This covers regulations for public and commercial facilities, transportation including accessible bathrooms, telephones and other basic needs.