Does an agency have any remaining obligations under the Rehabilitation Act if an exception applies?
Yes. Even if an exception applies, the agency will still have obligations under sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These sections require, among other things, that the agency provide reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities and provide program access to members of the public with disabilities. (If the undue burden exception applies, an agency is required under section 508 to provide an alternative means of access. See section B.6.ii, above.
Related Questions
- Will compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which applies to all electronic and information technology purchased, maintained, or used by a federal agency, satisfy an agency’s obligations under Section 501?
- Does an agency have any remaining obligations under the Rehabilitation Act if an exception applies?
- May an agency follow another federal law or regulation that conflicts with the Rehabilitation Act?
