PHR · Question #68
What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?
The correct answer is B. Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first U.S. federal law to prohibit discrimination based on physical and mental disability, covering federal agencies, contractors, and federally funded programs.
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What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?
Options
- AADEA of 1967
- BRehabilitation Act of 1973
- CVEVRAA of 1974
- DIRCA of 1986
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A15% (3)
- B75% (15)
- C5% (1)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first U.S. federal law to prohibit discrimination based on physical and mental disability, covering federal agencies, contractors, and federally funded programs.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 prohibits employment discrimination against workers aged 40 and older, not individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federal employment, programs conducted by federal agencies, and programs receiving federal financial assistance. Sections 501, 503, and 504 specifically address employment obligations and program accessibility for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. It served as the foundational federal disability discrimination law and a direct precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974 requires affirmative action and prohibits discrimination against covered veterans, not individuals with disabilities in general.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 prohibits employment discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin, not physical or mental disabilities.
Concept tested: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 disability discrimination protections
Source: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/civil-rights-center/statutes/section-504-rehabilitation-act-of-1973
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