Access Board
www.access-board.gov
The Access Board or Architectural and Transportation
Compliance Board provides technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility
guidelines, including architectural, communication and transportation
guidelines.
United States Access Board
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
(202) 272-0080 (v)
(800) 872-2253 (v) |
(202) 272-0082 (TTY)
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
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| (202)
272-0081 (fax) |
ATWiki
http://atwiki.assistivetech.net
ATWiki is an encyclopedia on assistive technology. The
intended audience of ATWiki includes all assistive technology users, relatives
and caregivers of those that use AT, rehabilitation professionals, educators,
and researchers in AT.
Business Leadership Network (BLN)
www.usbln.org
The BLN is a national employer lead organization that
raises awareness of the recruitment and employment issues of hiring qualified
individuals with disabilities. There are multiple chapters located throughout
the United States. The USBLN recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring,
retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities. There are 44 Business
Leadership Network chapters in 32 states, including the District of Columbia,
representing more than 5,000 employers across the US. The BLN uses a “business
to business” approach to educate, promoting the business imperative of including
people with disabilities in the workforce.
Department of Justice
www.usdoj.gov/disabilities.htm
The Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section
carries out the Department’s responsibilities for enforcing the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure access to, and nondiscrimination by,
businesses, State and local government programs and activities, and State and
local government employment services.
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
ADA Information Line
(800) 514-0301(Voice) (800) 514-0383 (TTY)
Disability Rights Education Defense Fund
(DREDF) ADA Hotline
www.dredf.org
The DREDF, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil
rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and
parents who have children with disabilities. The mission of the DREDF is to
advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal
advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
The ADA Hotline is funded by the U. S. Department of Justice specifically to
provide technical assistance on the ADA.
DREDF ADA Hotline
(800) 466-4232 (Voice & TTY)
EARN: A Resource for Employment Service Providers
www.earnworks.com
The Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN) is
an initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment
Policy. EARN is a free service that connects employers looking for quality
employees with skilled job candidates. In addition, EARN assists employers in
understanding the practical business reasons for, as well as the practices that
facilitate the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities.
(866) 327-6669 (Voice/TTY)
(703) 448-7545 (Fax)
earn@earnworks.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
Provides Guidance to Federal agencies on developing and
implementing affirmative action programs for hiring, placement, and advancement
of individuals with disabilities.
Federal Sector Programs
1801 L Street,
NW 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20507
(202) 663-4842 (Voice); (202) 663-4053 (TDD)
(800) 669-3362 (Voice), (800) 669-3302 (TDD)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
www.irs.ustreas.gov
The Internal Revenue Service provides information and
appropriate forms for tax code provisions that can assist businesses in
complying with the ADA, including a tax credit for small businesses. To quickly
find publications and disability-related information, type disability into the
search prompt located on the IRS website..
IRS Tax code information:
(800) 829-1040 (Voice) or
(800) 829-4059 (TTY)
Tax code legal questions:
(202) 622-3110 (Voice)
TTY:
711 TRS
To order Forms:
(800) 829-3676 (Voice) or
(800) 829-4059 (TDD)
To order Publications:
(800) 829-3676 (Voice) or
(800) 829-4059 (TDD)
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
www.jan.wvu.edu
JAN, a free service of the Department of Labor Office of
Disability Employment Policy, is a toll-free information and referral service
designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1)
providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing
technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation,
and 3) educating callers about self-employment options. In addition, JAN
analyzes trends and statistical data related to the technical assistance it
provides.
(800) 526-7234 (Voice)
(877) 781-9403 (TTY)
National Council on Disability (NCD)
www.ncd.gov
NCD is an independent federal agency that addresses, analyzes, and makes
recommendations on issue of public policy which affect people with disabilities.
800 Independence Avenue, SW, Suite 814
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 267-3846 (Voice) (202) 267-3232 (TDD)
National Service Dog Center
www.deltasociety.org
Delta's National Service Dog Center provides referrals and resources for people
with disabilities who have service dogs to help them overcome barriers in their
environments and achieve greater independence and realization of goals. Delta
also provides education about service dog issues and referral to appropriate
resources.
Delta society
875 124th Ave NE, Ste 101
Bellevue, WA 98005-2531
(425) 679-5500 (Voice)
(425) 679-5539 (Fax)
info@deltasociety.org
Regional Disability and Business Technical
Assistance Centers
www.adata.org/centers.aspx
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
responsibilities under the ADA. The centers act as a "one-stop" central,
comprehensive resource on ADA issues in employment, public services, public
accommodations, and communications. Each center works closely with local
business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation, and other professional
networks to provide ADA information and assistance. Programs vary in each
region, but all centers provide the following:
- Technical Assistance
- Education and Training
- Materials Dissemination
- Information and Referral
- Public Awareness
- Local Capacity Building
To find a Regional Disability and Technical Assistance Center in your region,
call:
(800) 949-4232 (Voice & TTY)
Section 508
www.section508.gov
Section 508 requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information
technology is accessible to people with disabilities. IT Accessibility &
Workforce Division, in the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of
Government-wide Policy, has been charged with the task of educating Federal
employees and building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508
implementation. Using this web site, Federal employees and the public can access
resources for understanding and implementing the requirements of Section 508.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI and SSI are the
largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with
disabilities. The website contains detailed information about SSI, SSDI and
other SSA programs, including work incentive information for those individuals
interested in returning to work.
(800) 772-1213 (Voice)
(800) 325-0778 (TTY)
SupportWorks
www.supportworks.org
The website assists users in finding, supporting and/or forming support groups.
Its Power Tools section walks individuals through the steps of putting together
a productive self-help group. Additional tools are available to assist in this
process.
500 East Morehead St, Suite 222
Charlotte, NC 28202-2694
(704) 331-9500 (Voice)
director@supportworks.org
U.S. Census Bureau
www.census.govv
The U.S. Census Bureau provides demographic data on people with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)http://www.dol.gov/odep/
ODEP provides national leadership by developing and influencing
disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of
people with disabilities. ODEP provides policy analysis, technical assistance,
development of innovative practices and strategies, and education and outreach
to employers, employees and the disability community. Related to these efforts,
ODEP also conducts a variety of employment-related programs and initiatives.
U.S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7880 (Voice)
(202) 693-7881 (TTY)
(202) 693-7888 (Fax)
infoODEP@dol.gov (Email)
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Wrightslaw provides parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys with accurate,
reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy
for children with disabilities. The site contains thousands of articles, cases,
and resources about dozens of topics and is a clearinghouse of information.
California Department of
Fair Employment and Housing
www.dfeh.ca.gov
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the largest state civil
rights agency in the country. It was established as an independent department
charged with enforcing California's comprehensive employment, housing, public
accommodations and public service non-discrimination laws, as well as the
State's bias-related hate violence law. DFEH routinely provides technical
assistance to employers, business establishments and housing providers regarding
their responsibilities under the law. DFEH has jurisdiction over both private
and public entities operating within the State of California, including
corporate entities, private sector contracts granted by the State of California,
and all State departments and local governments.
Employment/Public Accommodations:
(800) 884-1684 (Within California)
(916)
478-7200 (Outside California)
Housing:
(800) 233-3212 (Within California)
(510) 622-2945 (Outside California)
Hate Violence:
(800) 884-1684 (Outside Sacramento, CA)
(916) 478-7200 (Inside
Sacramento, CA)
TTY:
(800) 700-2320 (Within California)
California Disability Access Information
www.disabilityaccessinfo.ca.gov
The website provides information and links on the major laws, regulations and
areas of interest regarding disability rights and access for Californians with
disabilities and other interested persons.
CA Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
www.edd.ca.gov/gcepdind.asp
The California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
(Governor's Committee) is responsible for providing leadership to increase the
number of people with disabilities in the California workforce. The Governor's
Committee is also responsible for implementing California's Workforce Inclusion
Act, Assembly Bill 925, which names and empowers the Governor's Committee to
undertake activities to ensure improved employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. The Governor's Committee provides a forum through which key State
departments, boards and councils, local service providers, business leaders and
the disability community can collaborate to develop a comprehensive strategy
that will result in an increased rate of employment for people with
disabilities.
California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 826880, MIC 21
Sacramento, CA 94820-0001
(916) 654-8055 (Voice)
(800) 695-0350
(916) 654-9820 (TTY)
(916) 654-9821 (Fax)
Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)
www.db101.org
Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) assists workers, job seekers, and service
providers in better understanding the connections between work and benefits.
DB101 links federal, state, non-profit and private organizations and discusses,
in plain language, the rules for health coverage, benefit, and employment
programs. A highlight of the website is the DB101 benefits planning calculators.
In addition to this web site, DB101 Information Services include training that
operates directly at the community level with many local partners.
World Institute on Disability
510 16th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, California 94612
510-763-4100 (Voice)
510-208-9493 (TTY)
510-763-4109 (Fax)
wid@wid.org
EmployABILITY
www.employ-ability.org
This website is geared for both employers and workforce development
professionals. It contains local and statewide resources, online training, and a
variety of other information related to the placement and employment of persons
with disabilities. This website is a project of the City of Los Angeles
Community Development Department Workforce Development Division.
Community Development Department
The Garland Building
1200 W. 7th. St., 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 744-7183 (Voice)
(213) 744-7290 (TTY)
