# 45 CFR § 84.1: Purpose and broad coverage

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 84.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and broad coverage
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > PART 84— NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this part is to implement section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
(b) Broad coverage. The definition of “disability” in this part shall be construed broadly in favor of expansive coverage to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of section 504. The primary object of attention in cases brought under section 504 should be whether entities receiving Federal financial assistance have complied with their obligations and whether discrimination has occurred, not whether the individual meets the definition of “disability.” The question of whether an individual meets the definition of “disability” under this part should not demand extensive analysis.
[89 FR 40179, May 9, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 84.1 § 84.1 Purpose and broad coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.2 § 84.2 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.3 § 84.3 Relationship to other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.4 § 84.4 Disability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.5 § 84.5 Assurances required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.6 § 84.6 Remedial action, voluntary action, and self-evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.7 § 84.7 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.8 § 84.8 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.9 § 84.9 Administrative requirements for small recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.10 § 84.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.10.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.16 § 84.16 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.16.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.21 § 84.21 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.21.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.22 § 84.22 Existing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.22.md)
- [45 CFR § 84.23 § 84.23 New construction and alterations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-84.23.md)

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