Air Carrier Access Act
The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination by air carriers on the basis of disability and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Transporation, which maintains a hotline for complaints at (866) 266-1368 (voice); (866) 754-4368 (TTY).
Department of Education
ED funds ten regional Disability
& Business Technical Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance
on the ADA. For assistance related to civil rights, you may contact
the Department's Office
for Civil Rights (OCR) in Washington D.C. or the OCR enforcement
office serving your state or territory.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD the Fair Housing Act and has issued guidelines
under this law (the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines) which cover
multi-family housing. These guidelines are available on HUD's website. Information is also available on how
to file a complaint with HUD under the Fair Housing Act. HUD's website also addresses
access under section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Department of Justice's ADA Website
DOJ offers technical assistance on the ADA Standards for Accessible
Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses, non-profit service agencies, and
state and local government programs; also provides information on how to file ADA
complaints. Many of its technical assistance letters are available on-line. DOJ maintains
an ADA hotline at 800-514-0301 (voice); 800-514-0383 (TTY)
Department of Transportation (see Federal Transit Administration)
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
In the FY 2001 budget, Congress approved a new Office
of Disability Employment Policy for the Department of Labor. Programs and
staff of the former President's Committee on Employment of People with
Disabilities have been integrated in this new office. The mission of
ODEP, under the leadership of an Assistant Secretary, will be to bring a
heightened and permanent long-term focus to the goal of increasing
employment of persons with disabilities. This will be achieved through
policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as
well as outreach, education, constituent services, and promoting ODEP's
mission among employers.
Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers
Funded by NIDRR, the Disability Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) provide information, materials, technical assistance
and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to employers, persons with
disabilities and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA. The national
toll-free number, 1-800-949-4232 V/TTY, automatically routes calls to the closest Center.
Disability.Gov
A one-stop interagency portal for information on Federal programs, services, and resources for people with
disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and other community members.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to
employment; also provides information on how to file ADA complaints.
Federal Communications Commission
FCC offers technical assistance on ADA telephone relay service
requirements. FCC also has jurisdiction over compliance with Section 255 of the
Telecommunications Act. Further information is available by calling 888-225-5322 (voice); 888-835-5322 (TTY).
Federal
Register
This site not only contains the Federal Register but can access many
Government Printing Office documents. It is a "gateway" site with access to most
documents available from the Government Printing Office (see below).
Federal Relay Service
The Federal Relay Service (FRS) provides telecommunications services for persons
who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have speech disabilities in communicating
and conducting business with employees in the federal government. FRS
provides domestic and international coverage to the public and to federal agency
personnel seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Federal Transit Administration
FTA regulates and enforces requirements of the ADA covering transportation facilities and systems. FTA maintains a technical assistance line on ADA questions at (888) 446-4511 (voice), (202) 366-0153 (TTY).
General Service Administration Public Building Service
The GSA's Public Buildings Service manages the Accessibility Program
for GSA. This program provides liaison and technical staff support to the Administrator
and Deputy Administrator concerning accessibility complaints against GSA facilities.
Government Accounting Office
Download or order reports directly from this site. Reports include
status of business, schools compliance with the ADA, civil rights issues, as well as
transportation issues.
Government Printing Office
The Government Printing Office maintains its own web page with access
to the Federal Register, Congressional Record, legislation, etc. Access through a Federal
Depository Library gateway (see above) is sometimes easier.
Grants.gov Established by a consortium of Federal agencies, this website allows users to find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. It contains information on more than 900 grant programs offered by 26 Federal agencies.
Internal Revenue Service
IRS provides information about tax code provisions including tax
credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying
with the ADA. These provisions are explained in publication 907 which can be accessed on line or ordered by calling the number below.
The Department of Justice also has information on ADA tax incentives.
National Center for the
Dissemination of Disability Research
The NCDDR's purpose is to enhance the dissemination efforts of NIDRR-funded research projects
and to increase the accessibility of research outcomes for the benefit of their consumers,
particularly those from minority backgrounds
National Council on Disability
The Council is a federal agency which provides recommendations to the
President and Congress on overall policy issues affecting persons with disabilities. The
Council developed the concept and much of the statutory language which formed the ADA.
National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
NIDRR is a division of the U.S. Department of Education which funds a variety of research projects and
research centers around the country.
National Institute of
Standards and Technology
NIST was established by Congress "to assist industry in the
development of technology ... needed to improve product quality, to modernize
manufacturing processes, to ensure product reliability ... and to facilitate rapid
commercialization ...of products based on new scientific discoveries." An agency of
the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, NIST's primary mission is to
promote U.S. economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology,
measurements, and standards.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. government
agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs in almost 20,000
research and education projects in science and engineering. Some projects focus on
technology and people with disabilities.
Office of
Disability Employment Policy (Department of Labor)
The Office of Disability Employment Policy at the Department of
Labor (previously the President's Committee on Employment of People with
Disabilities) answers employment questions and funds the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), which provides
advice on accommodating employees with disabilities.
Regulatory Information Service Center
The Regulatory Information Service Center has established the
REGINFO.GOV site to assist users who want to find information about Federal, state, and
local regulation. The Center is a Federal Government office located in the General
Services Administration, with responsibility for gathering and publishing information on
Federal regulations.
Smithsonian
Institution Accessibility Program
Provides information on accessibility to the Smithsonian Institution,
Access Maps of Museums On and Near the National Mall, and Smithsonian Guidelines for
Accessible Exhibition Design.
Tax Incentives - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)IRS provides information about tax code provisions including tax credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying with the ADA. These provisions are explained in publication 907 which can be accessed on line or ordered by calling the number below.
The Department of Justice also has information on ADA tax incentives.
Thomas
This is the site operated by the Library of Congress where one can
obtain status and full text of current and last year's legislation, as well as the
Congressional Record.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the new entity within the Department of Transportation
responsible for protecting the nation’s transit system, has issued guidance to
air travelers, including those with disabilities, on new security screening
procedures.
USA.gov
USA.gov, the official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government. The site provides a powerful search engine and links to information from the federal government, local and tribal governments, and foreign nations around the world.
Usability.gov
This site is designed to provide
current and accurate information on how to make Web sites and other user
interfaces more usable, accessible, and useful. Information is provided by
the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's principal
agency for cancer research. The site also links to a variety of quality Web
sites and resources on usability, accessibility, and related topics that
exist in the field.
U. S. House of Representatives
House bills passed and pending, hearing schedules, etc.
U. S. Senate
Senate bills passed and pending, hearing schedules, etc.
Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), a state-supported division of services, assists individuals with
disabilities pursuing employment. VR assists those individuals to secure gainful employment commensurate
with their abilities and capabilities through local job searches and awareness of self-employment and telecommuting
opportunities.
The White House
Presidential speeches, press releases and links to Executive Branch
agencies.