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Section 504 was passed in response to this discrimination. The law was designed to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else, regardless of their disability.

Section 504 serves a wide range of people with disabilities. The law applies to any program or activity that receives federal funding, which includes schools, businesses, and government agencies. This means that people with disabilities have the right to participate in these programs and activities without discrimination.

The visibility of a disability can affect society’s perception of the need for and the acceptance of policies to help those with disabilities. Disabilities that are easy to see, such as physical disabilities, are often more visible to society than disabilities that are not physically evident, such as learning disabilities or mental health disabilities. This can lead to the perception that people with invisible disabilities are not really disabled or that their disabilities are not as serious as those with visible disabilities.

This can make it more difficult for people with invisible disabilities to get the accommodations they need. For example, a person with a learning disability may have difficulty in school, but their disability may not be visible to their teachers or classmates. This can make it difficult for the person to get the extra help they need to succeed in school.

It is important to remember that all disabilities are valid and that people with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as everyone else. We need to work to change the way society views disabilities so that everyone, regardless of their disability, can participate fully in society.