Which agency enforces Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act?

Which agency enforces Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act?

• A. EEOC
• B. HUD
• C. FDA
• D. OSHA

Answer: (B)

Section 501 addresses nondiscrimination in employment within the federal government for people with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations in federal workplaces. The agency charged with enforcing this protection is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC handles discrimination claims in federal employment under the Rehabilitation Act, guiding federal agencies to comply and pursuing enforcement when needed. The other agencies listed have different primary roles—for example, HUD focuses on housing and programs receiving federal funds (under a related section of the Rehabilitation Act), while OSHA and FDA deal with workplace safety and foods/drugs, respectively. So the EEOC is the correct enforcement body for Section 501.

Section 501 addresses nondiscrimination in employment within the federal government for people with disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations in federal workplaces. The agency charged with enforcing this protection is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC handles discrimination claims in federal employment under the Rehabilitation Act, guiding federal agencies to comply and pursuing enforcement when needed. The other agencies listed have different primary roles—for example, HUD focuses on housing and programs receiving federal funds (under a related section of the Rehabilitation Act), while OSHA and FDA deal with workplace safety and foods/drugs, respectively. So the EEOC is the correct enforcement body for Section 501.