What do Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit?

• A. Discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the private sector.
• B. Discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government.
• C. Discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in state governments.
• D. Discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in local governments.

Answer: (B)

Sections 501 and 505 focus on protections for individuals with disabilities within federal employment. Section 501 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government and requires affirmative action to employ and advance them. Section 505 prohibits coercion, intimidation, or retaliation against people who exercise their rights under the Rehabilitation Act or assist others in doing so. Together, they address making federal employment accessible and protecting those who advocate for their rights. Discrimination in the private sector or in state and local governments is governed by other laws and sections, not these provisions.