Friends, please help make the public aware of Section 504's importance by sharing your story. Read the below post from my girlfriend, Kaleigh Brendle, to learn more. Your voice matters. Thank you. #Save504

https://www.facebook.com/share/1L2JxLxgS1/

#Section504 #Blind #BlindMasto #BlindMastodon #BlindFedi @blind @mastoblind #LowVision #Disabled #DisabledMasto #DisabledMastodon #DisabledFedi @disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @disabilityjustice @disabilityhistory

So the 504 coordinator at my kid's school is *happy* to be working for RFK now and is convinced that the state case brought to end the 504 section of the ADA is really just limited to one kind of protection they want removed.

These people work for the schools, we're super fucked.

Is this the America we want?

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in September of 1973. Section 504 of that act codified the civil rights of persons with disabilities. “No otherwise qualified individual” can be, simply because of their disability, “denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination" in any program or activity that receives federal funds.

Now 16 states have joined Texas in a lawsuit asking the court to declare Section 504 unconstitutional.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/20/lawsuit-filed-by-17-states-threatens-disability-protections-advocates-say/31309/

The Trump admin is coming for disability rights. Section 504 has protected disabled people for 50 years—now it’s under attack. If they succeed, accessibility, education, & jobs will be gutted. This is a crisis. Pay attention. #Section504 #TexasvBecerra #DisabilityRights #Disability

Protect 504 - Tamman Inc

17 conservative states are launching an effort to overturn Section 504, an important law that protects disabled kids and adults from discrimination in federally funded schools, hospitals, and more.

If you live in one of these states, you can help! https://dredf.org/protect-504/

Updated my post where I update daily with actions/info: https://joannemerriam.com/2025/02/01/february-precis/

#disabled people are people and it’s a club we’ll all join at some point in life

Let’s defend them and #section504 for both reasons.

https://5calls.org/issue/section-504-texas-v-becerra/

17 states challenge the constitutionality of the ADA - If your state AK AL AR FL GA IN IA KS LA MO MT NE SC SD TX UT WV is one of them please ask your state Attorney General to opt out - HUGE effects on healthcare, education, employment
https://dredf.org/protect-504/ #ADA #Section504 #504 #disability

Darrell Hilliker , The 17-state Texas v. Becerra lawsuit trying to get rid of Section 504 is real: https://dredf.org/protect-504/ #accessibility #a11y #Section504 #disabled #blind

Hey you know that celebrating I was doing this morning about how I finally got Concord Hospital to turn down the hold music at the call center so I can call my doctor without getting PEM or a migraine?

It was only because of this. Because of section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1970 something. I’m so happy I found a new office to harass about that so I could finally get that done before they take it away.

For real though we can’t let this happen, this is how I keep unmasked plumbers out of my home. I live in a housing complex that is mostly federally funded and I’m a disabled person and I have a right to not contract diseases.

From: @RiptideAtlantic
https://wetdry.world/@RiptideAtlantic/113987956720696595

Here's a court case that you should be aware of if you live in the USA. 17 Republican controlled states, led by Texas, of course, are suing the Federal government to have the courts throw out a law the requires people receiving Federal funds to not discriminate against disabled people. That's right - the Republicans want to make discrimination against the disabled legal.

This site tells you how to fight against this.

https://dredf.org/protect-504/

I'm considering writing up an article on how to effectively file complaints and report #accessibility issues. Anyone here consider themselves expert in these areas? If so, I'd love to collaborate on something. #ADA #CVAA #EAA #Section504 #Section 508 #IDEA

Drunk History's hilarious reenactment of the Section 504 sit-in, which eventually led to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed on this day in 1990.

Don't forget, rights are rarely "granted" by asking politely; they must be fought for. As far as those in power are concerned (Cis, White, Rich Men) if it's not a problem for THEM, it's not a problem.

#ADA #JudithHeumann #Section504 #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
#DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y505KwHp4O4

Watch this short documentary with vintage 1970s news footage about Judith Heumann and many others struggling to get Section 504--which was already U.S. federal law--to actually get enforced.

Cringe at the terms used in the 1970s to describe people with disabilities...

https://youtu.be/52XqupjXHIM

The Power of 504 by the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)