Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act apply to which employers?

• A. Private employers.
• B. State governments.
• C. Local governments.
• D. The federal government.

Answer: (D)

These sections address disability rights specifically within the federal workforce. They apply to the federal government and its agencies, prohibiting discrimination in federal employment and requiring affirmative action in hiring. Section 505 provides enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance in the federal sector. Because the focus is on the federal employer, these provisions do not cover private employers or state and local governments. Other laws handle those groups (for example, the ADA for private employers). If a non-federal entity receives federal funds or has a federal contract, different parts of the Rehabilitation Act may apply, but 501 and 505 themselves govern federal-sector employment.