Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Purpose

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It ensures that students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities receive the accommodations and services they need to access and participate in education on an equal basis with others.

Student Rights under Section 504

• Equal access to academic, nonacademic, and extracurricular activities.

• The right to reasonable accommodations based on individual needs.

• Protection from discrimination on the basis of disability.

• Written notice and the right to participate in meetings regarding accommodations.

Contact Information

For more information about Section 504, please contact: 

Katoya Bledsoe

Section 504 Coordinator

Kbeldsoe@aimgeorgia.org

404-595-7997