Legal Information on Disability Issues
The following links provide information on legal issues related to disability.
- A document published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Information and technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Justice on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Civil rights legislation for individuals with disabilities.
- A list of accessibility laws from around the world.
- Guidelines for addressing accessibility in procurement processes.
- Legislation to ensure every child in the US receives a free, appropriate education.
- US Access Board standards.
- Civil rights legislation for individuals with disabilities.
- Legislation that required that U.S. federal government procure, develop, and use accessible IT.
- United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Federal agency to enforce civil rights to equal access to education. - Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
Answers to a variety of questions about these laws. - ADA Technical Assistance Program
A national network to give assistance for ADA issues. - U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)
Guidelines and the law helping provide access for people with disabilities. - Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Know your rights and the institution's duties for providing access to a student with a disability. - Accessible IT: Laws, Policies and Standards
Information provided by Accessible Technology Services on laws, policies, and standards. - Accessible IT: Resolution Agreements and Lawsuits
Information provided by Accessible Technology Services on resolution agreements and lawsuits. - Accessible IT: Legal Cases by Issues
Information provided by Accessible Technology Services on legal cases.