I have a disability. What rights do I have on federal probation or parole to have accommodations for my disability?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects individuals on federal probation/federal parole from discrimination due to their disabilities.[1104]

The Rehabilitation Act provides essentially the same protections as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the right to reasonable changes in policies, rules, and conditions; equal opportunity to participate in programs, services, and benefits; and additional assistance (services or devices) so that you can participate in programs and activities related to your supervision.[1105]

Thus, federal probation staff must offer you the same types of accommodations and services discussed for state parole under “State Parole: Disabilities and the ADA,” see PG. 186.

  1. 1104

    Codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794 (2014). The Rehabilitation Act also applies to any program or activity that receives federal funding or other assistance. Note, however that the ADA does NOT cover federal agencies or programs; it only applies to state and local programs.

  2. 1105

    28 C.F.R § 39.130.