Individual With a Disability

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits covered federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities, and covered contractors must take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain them.

Section 503 regulations strengthen the affirmative action provisions of the Rehabilitation Act to aid contractors in their efforts to recruit and hire individuals with disabilities. For more information on these regulations, the OFCCP has a fact page available. The OFCCP also has answers to frequently asked questions.