Which act focuses on the rights of individuals with disabilities?

The Rehabilitation Act primarily focuses on the rights of individuals with disabilities, particularly in relation to employment and access to government programs. Specifically, Section 504 of this act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity that receives federal funding. This was a landmark piece of legislation that laid the groundwork for further laws aimed at protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act also addresses the rights of individuals with disabilities, it is more specifically centered on providing educational services and ensuring that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education. The Civil Rights Act encompasses a broader range of discrimination issues based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin but does not focus specifically on disabilities. Similarly, the Fair Housing Act addresses discrimination in housing based on several protected classes, but it doesn't have the same direct emphasis on disabilities as the Rehabilitation Act does.