Susan Wilschke, Associate Commissioner, Office of Retirement and Disability Policy
Celebrating 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act
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This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law prohibits disability-related discrimination in programs that are run by federal agencies or receive federal funding. It also protects federal employees and contractors from discrimination. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that federal contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to […]
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