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14 Individuals Eligible for Protection Under the Rehabilitation Act

141 Overview

The Rehabilitation Act protects four categories of people. An individual must be qualified to perform the job and show that he or she fits into one of the following four categories:

  • A person with a disability.
  • A person with a record of a disability.
  • A person associated with a person with a disability.
  • A person regarded as having a disability.

In addition, the Rehabilitation Act protects all individuals from the following:

  • Improper medical inquiries.
  • Improper disclosure of medical information.



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