Which act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federal agencies?

• A. Americans with Disabilities Act
• B. Rehabilitation Act
• C. Civil Rights Act
• D. Equal Employment Opportunity Act

Answer: (B)

Disability discrimination by federal agencies is addressed by the Rehabilitation Act. This law is designed to prevent discrimination in federal programs and activities, and it specifically covers federal-sector employment as well as programs that receive federal funding. Its provisions ensure equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the federal government and its funded programs, making it the governing framework for actions by federal agencies.

The Americans with Disabilities Act deals broadly with private employers and state/local government services, not the federal agencies themselves. The Civil Rights Act targets discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin rather than disability. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act covers employment discrimination in a general sense but does not specifically establish the primary rule for disability discrimination by federal agencies.