Defend Disability Rights - Protect Section 504 Rehabilitation Act

This lawsuit from 17 states seeking to end Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act poses a grave threat to the rights and protections for individuals with disabilities. Section 504 has been instrumental in ensuring equal access and preventing discrimination against those with special needs in programs receiving federal funding, including in the education system. Millions of students across the country rely on 504 plans to receive the accommodations and supports necessary for their success. Eliminating this bedrock civil rights law would strip away critical safeguards and significantly undermine the ability of people with disabilities to fully participate in society on an equal basis. This misguided legal challenge must be vigorously opposed. Section 504 upholds fundamental principles of inclusion, equity, and human dignity that our society cannot forsake. I urge you to take immediate action to defend the protections afforded by this vital legislation. Ensuring the civil rights of individuals with disabilities is not only a moral imperative but is also crucial for creating a truly just and inclusive society that empowers all its members to thrive and reach their full potential. We cannot allow this regressive assault on hard-won rights to prevail.