The following are the primary Federal disability-related laws that apply to activities of Federal Government.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended

• Section 501 - Employment
• Section 503 - Federal Contracts
• Section 504 - Programs, Services and Activities
• Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• Title I - Employment (provisions cover Congress and Agencies of the Legislative Branch)

Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 - (if using certain Federal construction dollars)

Communications Act of 1934, as amended