The 504 Sit-In and the Fight for Disability Rights | HISTORY

How the 504 Sit-In Secured Protections Against Disability Discrimination

The 504 Sit-in protest was a pivotal moment in the disability rights movement. The sit-in lasted 28 days and forced the signing of the 504 Regulations, which established protections against discrimination and paved the way for more inclusive workplaces.

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The 504 Sit-In and the Fight for Disability Rights | HISTORY