Which provision prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal funds?

• A. Title II of the ADA prohibits disability discrimination in public services.
• B. Section 202 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination in private employment.
• C. The Age Discrimination Act prohibits disability discrimination.
• D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal funds.

Answer: (D)

Disability nondiscrimination in programs receiving federal funds is governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It bars discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that receives or benefits from federal financial assistance and requires these programs to be accessible and provide reasonable accommodations. This provision specifically targets entities like schools, libraries, and other programs that benefit from federal funds. The other options don’t fit the scenario: Title II covers disability rights in public services but isn’t limited to federally funded programs; the Rehabilitation Act’s Section 202 does not govern private employment; and the Age Discrimination Act protects against age-based discrimination, not disability.