The plain text of both the ADA and Section 504 plainly applies to 'qualified individuals with disabilities,' without any reference to where the disabled person obtains a covered service.
John Roberts: “The plain text of both the ADA and Section 504 plainly applies to 'qualified individuals with disabilities,' without any…”
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Roberts highlighted the broad applicability of disability rights laws.
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