Know the Facts
Seventeen states, including Iowa, are suing to eliminate Section 504, which protects people with disabilities from discrimination in healthcare and human services. If successful, this lawsuit could strip essential protections for millions.
Know the Impact:
- Schools, hospitals, and doctors’ offices could deny accommodations to people with disabilities.
- Access to sign language interpreters, accessible websites, and medical equipment could be at risk.
- The ability to receive equal healthcare and education could be severely weakened.
What Can You Do?
If your state is part of the lawsuit, contact the Iowa Attorney General with the information below and urge her to drop out of the case.
If your state is not part of the lawsuit, tell your AG to stand up for Section 504 and protect disability rights.
Take action now: https://dredf.org/protect-504/.
Sign the Change.org Protect 504 Petition Here
Attorney General Brenna Bird
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- Address: Office of the Attorney General of Iowa, Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone: (515) 281-5164
- Iowa’s Website Contact Page
