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ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.

Video Relay Services - Access by Telephone for Individual with Hearing Loss

A Video Relay Service (VRS) is a telecommunication service that allows deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired individuals to communicate over the phone with hearing people in real-time, using a sign language interpreter. In America, the service is regulated by the FCC. Learn more about the program.

ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.

ADA Information for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

A pamphlet for people with disabilities explaining employment sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

Disability Rights Laws

An overview of the federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. Includes contact information for federal agencies that can give more information.

FAQ Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Frequently Asked Questions on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. The nondiscrimination requirements of the law apply to employers and organizations that receive financial assistance from any Federal department or agency, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These organizations and employers include many hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers and human service programs.

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