Legal Information on Disability Issues

The following links provide information on legal issues related to disability.

• A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
  A document published by the U.S. Department of Justice.
• ADA.gov
  Information and technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Justice on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its 2008 Amendments
  Civil rights legislation for individuals with disabilities.
• Digital Accessibility Laws Around the Globe
  A list of accessibility laws from around the world.
• GSA Accessibility Requirements Tool
  Guidelines for addressing accessibility in procurement processes.
• Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  Legislation to ensure every child in the US receives a free, appropriate education.
• Information and Communication Technology
  US Access Board standards.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  Civil rights legislation for individuals with disabilities.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  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.
• A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
  Learn about all the laws helping protect people with disabilities in the US.
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  A law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  A law that supports people with disabilities participating in any program or activity federally funded.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
  Answers to a variety of questions about these laws.
• Americans with Disabilities Act
  A website for all information and technical assistance for the ADA.
• 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.