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Episode Synopsis
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act has been a cornerstone of disability rights for over 50 years—so why is it under attack now?
In this special mini-sode, we are joined by Alison Barkoff, former head of HHS' Administration for Community Living and a lifelong disability advocate, to unpack the legal battle, the misinformation fueling it, and the action we need to take right now.
This isn’t a policy debate, it’s a fight for our rights, our healthcare, and our futures.
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Show Notes:
DREDF Protect 504: An informative overview of the lawsuit which could result in Section 504 being overturned and clear direction on what you can do to protect it
DREDF Protect 504 Plain Language: A plain language PDF version of the DREDF Protect 504 page
HHS Section 504: The official rule for Section 504 including the 2024 update
Texas v. Becerra: The official court document for the Texas v. Becerra case
In this special mini-sode, we are joined by Alison Barkoff, former head of HHS' Administration for Community Living and a lifelong disability advocate, to unpack the legal battle, the misinformation fueling it, and the action we need to take right now.
This isn’t a policy debate, it’s a fight for our rights, our healthcare, and our futures.
PDF Transcript
Web Transcript
Show Notes:
DREDF Protect 504: An informative overview of the lawsuit which could result in Section 504 being overturned and clear direction on what you can do to protect it
DREDF Protect 504 Plain Language: A plain language PDF version of the DREDF Protect 504 page
HHS Section 504: The official rule for Section 504 including the 2024 update
Texas v. Becerra: The official court document for the Texas v. Becerra case
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