We Can’t Go Back on Section 504

From healthcare to education to employment, this conversation goes beyond policy, it’s about people, their futures, and the fight to ensure accessibility remains a fundamental right.

Joined by Theo W. Braddy, a lifelong disability advocate and leader, in this episode, we explore the real-life impact of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Theo shares his personal story and lived experience, unpacking the protections 504 provides, the barriers that still exist, and what’s at stake if these rights are weakened.

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Show Notes:

• Protect 504: Article 19 episode that explores the legal side of this lawsuit with Alison Barkoff
• DREDF Protect 504: An informative overview of the lawsuit that 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