This act or law applies to all federally-funded programs receiving financial assistance and was established to create a "level playing field." Any instrument used to measure appropriateness for a program or service must be measuring the individual's ability, not be a reflection of his or her disability.

A) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
B) Civil Rights Acts (1964 and amendments)
C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D) PL94-142 and IDEA
E) Privileged communication laws

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. This includes public schools, colleges, and universities, as well as other programs that receive federal funding. The law requires that people with disabilities have equal access to these programs and that any instrument used to measure eligibility be based on a person's ability to participate, rather than their disability.

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