The Rehabilitation Act

The video discusses a federal act that applies to the federal government and its contractors, focusing on protecting disabled individuals. Unlike the ADA, it does not differentiate between qualified and non-qualified disabled persons. It enforces Title 7 protections against discrimination in employment practices. The act is more protective in some situations than the ADA, specifically for federal contractors.

What is the primary focus of the federal act discussed in the video?

• Taxation policies

• Healthcare reforms

• Employment practices

• Environmental regulations

Who does the federal act specifically apply to?

• Non-profit organizations

• Private corporations

• Federal government and its contractors

• State governments

How does the act differ from the American with Disabilities Act in terms of disabled individuals?

• It offers no protection to disabled individuals.

• It does not distinguish between qualified and non-qualified disabled individuals.

• It only protects qualified disabled individuals.

• It only applies to non-qualified disabled individuals.

What kind of protections does the act provide against discrimination?

• Protections in education

• Protections in housing

• Protections in hiring, firing, and compensating

• Protections in transportation

In what way can the act be more protective than the ADA?

• In tax benefits

• In certain employment situations

• In healthcare provisions

• In environmental regulations