Washington, D.C. — In a recent announcement, the Biden administration finalized new rules affecting Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to safeguard disabled individuals from discrimination in healthcare and human services. Mia Ives-Rublee, director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress, commended this development, stating, "Disabled people have faced significant discrimination when receiving health care services and when interacting with human service programs. The Biden administration’s new Section 504 rules will decrease the barriers disabled people face when attempting to receive crucial medical diagnostic information and treatment."
Ives-Rublee further highlighted that the new rules will enhance child custody protections for disabled parents and address discriminatory practices within social services, aiming to make it easier for disabled individuals to access necessary services. She emphasized that these changes mark a significant advancement towards achieving greater equity for disabled individuals nationwide.
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