Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was passed to extend a number of federal protections to people with disabilities in a variety of circumstances. Section 504 of the Act extended protections to people with disabilities in employment, education, and housing if these programs receive federal financial assistance. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has an obligation to ensure individuals do not face discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving HUD funds.