Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which area is protected?

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which area is protected?

• A. Private sector employment only
• B. State unemployment benefits
• C. General education programs
• D. Programs conducted by federal agencies

Answer: (D)

The area protected is programs conducted by federal agencies. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that is administered by a federal agency, and in programs that receive federal financial assistance. That direct focus on federal-initiated programs makes this option the clearest match. Private sector employment is primarily governed by other laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act; unemployment benefits are state-administered and not guaranteed under this act unless tied to a federally funded program, and general education programs are only protected if they clearly receive federal funds.

The area protected is programs conducted by federal agencies. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity that is administered by a federal agency, and in programs that receive federal financial assistance. That direct focus on federal-initiated programs makes this option the clearest match. Private sector employment is primarily governed by other laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act; unemployment benefits are state-administered and not guaranteed under this act unless tied to a federally funded program, and general education programs are only protected if they clearly receive federal funds.