Will a Texas-led legal fight over gender dysphoria threaten disabled student protections?

Will a Texas-led legal fight over gender dysphoria threaten disabled student protections?

At the heart of the conflict is a fight over adding gender dysphoria to the list of conditions accommodated with disability services in schools.

Disabled Americans Fear Losing Protections If States’ Lawsuit Succeeds

Jennifer Kucera has a form of muscular dystrophy that limits her ability to move. Daily caregivers help her get out of bed, bathe and dress. Without them, Kucera, 55, said she would be forced to live in an institution.

Disabled Americans fear losing protections if states’ lawsuit succeeds

An ongoing lawsuit challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which legally mandates access and accommodations across wide swaths of the public.

For Over 50 Years, Section 504 Has Protected The Rights of People With Disabilities. In An Age of Uncertainty, How Do We Protect It?

By Menachem Rephun, Communications Manager, Creative Spirit After the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 is one of the most important disability rights laws in U.S. history. Though less well-known than the ADA, Section 504 has been just as vital in protecting millions of Americans with disabilities from discrimination in education and employment. As part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 prohibits all entities receiv…