Resources for Persons with Disabilities

Government

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

The Department of Justice presents an overview of Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities.




Americans with Disabilities Act

Need more information? Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

 

The ADA covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations. The ADA's nondiscrimination standards also apply to federal sector employees under section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and its implementing rules.




Disability.gov

A comprehensive site of US federal programs for families dealing with disabilities. Includes a section specifically related to children.




Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities..




Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

This site provides a simple and straightforward mechanism to help Americans, with and without disabilities, better understand how to hire and retain persons with disabilities.




National Council on Disability

An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.




National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.




ODEP - Office of Disability Employment Policy

The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities..




Social Security Disability: SSDI, SSI How To Apply And Appeal

Social Security Disability SSDI, SSI Information and Advice, Tips, answers for winning disability cases claims and appeals.




Social Security Administration - Disability Programs

Explanation of disability benefits and policy for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.




The Disability Rights Commission

The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.