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.
Childcare for Children with Disabilities, including HIV
A fact sheet from the U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services about discrimination against children with disabilities, including HIV.
Civil Rights Complaints
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.
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.
How to File a Discrimination Charge
This web page shows you how to file a discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job, because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter.
Privacy of Health Information
FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule.
Working While Disabled -- A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support
plan for achieving self-support (PASS) is a plan for your future. A plan lets you use your income or other things you own to help you reach your work goals.
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.
Childcare for Children with Disabilities, including HIV
A fact sheet from the U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services about discrimination against children with disabilities, including HIV.
Civil Rights Complaints
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.
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.
How to File a Discrimination Charge
This web page shows you how to file a discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job, because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Resources for people with disabilities: about the Disabilities Education Act, and links from the Disability Resources web site.
Privacy of Health Information
FAQ on your right to privacy of health infomation under the HIPAA privacy rule.
Working While Disabled -- A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support
plan for achieving self-support (PASS) is a plan for your future. A plan lets you use your income or other things you own to help you reach your work goals.
Young Adult Guide - You're 18 Now - It's Your Responsibility
When you had your 18th birthday, you became an adult by law. This information is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an adult.
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.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Resources for people with disabilities: about the Disabilities Education Act, and links from the Disability Resources web site.
Civil Rights Complaints
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' does not advocate for individual discrimination complaints, but has a referral service to get you in contact with providing information specific to your situation, the right office if decide to file a complaint.
