In 1975, if someone was turned down for a job at a private company because she was in a wheelchair and the company was not wheelchair accessible, could she have taken action against the company under the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act?

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 only applied to programs or activities that received federal funding or assistance. Since the private company mentioned in the question did not receive federal aid, the individual could not have taken action under the provisions of the act. The act also did not include mandates for private employers or regulations for ramps and elevators in 1975, although it did later include these provisions through amendments. The act also addressed issues beyond education for children with disabilities. Therefore, choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect.

In 1975, If Someone Was Turned Down for a Job