Why Is Section 504 Important?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was the first law that gave public education for all disabled children between the ages of 5 to 21. This act to me was something that stood out. I think that it has done a great deal in our society to get disabled children there right to get and education no matter the disability. I found it interesting that it took until 1975 to get a law to give disabled children public education. I think it was way over due and should have been started way before 1975. But today, I am very glad that we have this law to give the right for all disabled children to get an education. I also find it very pleasing that congress is updating this law every few years to give the best for all disabled children. Section 504 has given many things to disabled people. I find it very intriguing and beneficial to all people who are disabled. I think that this law is a perfect one to end discrimination and make accommodations for those who are disabled. I think it was very appropriate to establish a law in the U.S. so public buildings, schools, etc. can accommodate those with disabilities and to wipe out discrimination of disabled people. Overall, I find Section 504 very important in our society today to help the disabled and relieve them of any discrimination they are receiving. …show more content…
I think that this act was one like Section 504 to eliminate discrimination among disabled people and to increase the accommodations throughout a disabled person’s life. I found it very interesting that President George H.W. Bush saw the need to accommodate the disabled people in four major areas. I think it is very important to give what disabled people need to help them thrive in life. I would hope one day that it could maybe be federally funded to add even more accommodations for the