Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the first major statutory civil rights enactment that protects handicapped individuals from discriminatory practices in employment and educational opportunities and in accessibility to federally supported programs and activities. The purpose of this handbook is to examine the statutory and regulatory requirements of Title V, Section 504, and to outline the administrative responsibilities of local educational agencies relative to its successful implementation. The goals of this handbook are similar to those of "Public Law 94-142: Special Education in Transition," a companion document. To achieve these goals, the handbook is divided into five chapters covering substantive and procedural issues, employment practices, and program accessibility. Two final chapters offer a comparison of Section 504 and P.L. 94-142 and identify future trends. The book concludes that the Section 504 regulation, in concert with P.L. 94-142, can provide much needed relief to handicapped individuals. A checklist provided at the end helps determine the accessibility of buildings to the physically handicapped. (Author/LD)