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Also known as The Access Board, this independent federal agency's primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities. Develops minimum guidelines and requirements for standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ...
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The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibili...
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Supports education, research and public service activities concerning disability law.
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Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages.
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ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally reviewed Tech Sheets, and other assistance documents.
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The Center is one of 10 federally-funded regional resource centers on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the ADA.
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Guide to Disability Discrimination Law
Avoid lawsuits and create a more harmonious workplace by complying with disability lawsMost companies with at least 15 employees are subject to laws for the disabled, and in addition to the financial impact from a lawsuit, any kind of discrimination in the workplace can breed distrust and disharmony among employees, and make employees with disabilities feel isolated from their co-workers. By complying with these laws, and making sure all of your employees understand them, you can create a more productive and cooperative team.
There are five federal laws that prohibit disability discrimination in the workplace:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act, probably the best-known disability discrimination act
- The Rehabilitation Act
- The Workforce Investment Act
- The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act
- The Civil Service Reform Act
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find disability discrimination lawyers in your area
A disability discrimination attorney can assist both in the creation of your company's anti-discrimination policies, and if a disability discrimination lawsuit is filed. Disability attorneys will also know of any state or local disability laws you need to comply with.
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Use the American Bar Association's "Lawyer Locater" feature to search for attorneys by state and area of practice. At FindLaw, you can browse lawyers by state or legal issue.
Include disability discrimination policies in your employee handbook
By clearly stating your company's rules regarding disability discrimination in your employee handbook, you can ensure that every employee knows what your policies are, and that everyone approaches the issue the same way. You're also making it clear to employees that you have zero-tolerance when it comes to discrimination, and that you value the contributions made by your employees with disabilities.
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At HR.BLR.com, you can purchase sample disability policies that you can download and customize for your company. Members of the Society for Human Resource Management can download a sample Americans with Disabilities Act policy from the organization's website.
Find out which federal and state agencies oversee disability discrimination law
Disability discrimination is a federal matter, with various agencies overseeing the various laws, even multiple agencies overseeing parts of the same law. For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces Title I of the ADA, the U.S. Department of Justice enforces Title II of the ADA, the The Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center enforces Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration enforces Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Civil Service Reform Act is enforced by both the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and the Merit Systems Protection Board.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers information for small business owners, and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy has a section just for employers.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- If you turn down someone with a disability for a job, or if you have an employee with a disability who is disciplined, terminated, or denied a raise or promotion, keep documentation of the reason for this decision and have a disability attorney review it. If the employee ever files a discrimination lawsuit, you can prove that the company's actions were not based on the person's disability.
