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New regulation strengthens civil rights protections…   Decades of advocacy has made America more inclusive and accessible, but far too many barriers still exist for people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights.  The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of … Sections 1557 and 504 that strengthen civil rights and anti-discrimination protections.   The new rules are particularly beneficial for people with disabilities and will improve access to quality health services that autistic individuals rely upon throughout their lives.  Autism Speaks was grateful to see that many of the changes we supported were …