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Laws

The City and County of Denver is committed to providing barrier-free access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its facilities, services, programs, communications, electronic and information technologies, and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Americans With Disabilities Act (1990)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the workplace, from state and local government services, to places of public accommodation, to public transportation, and to commercial facilities. For information about the Americans With Disabilities Act, visit:

Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 (1973)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in federally-assisted programs and activities. For information about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit:

Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 (1998)

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires federal agencies to make their information and electronic communications technology accessible to people with disabilities. This law applies to all federal agencies and their contractors when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Many non-federal organizations are voluntarily adopting portions of the law, including educational institutions, as well as several state and local governments. For information about Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit:

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