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• Protection & Advocacy Services Directory

  Choose your state from the menu on this Web page to find contact information for your state protection and advocacy agency (P&A). P&As are federally mandated nonprofit organizations that provide individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness free assistance in making sure their rights to education, employment opportunities and other services are not violated.

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• Filing a Complaint under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

  Information from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about how persons with disabilities can file a complaint if they feel they have been discriminated against, and information for complainants on how to respond.

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• Air Travel Service Complaints & People with Disabilities

  Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on how to file a complaint if you are a passenger with a disability who has experienced problems while flying. Includes a form to fill out online or to print out and mail in. This information is also available in Spanish.

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• Fair Housing Laws & Executive Orders

  Summary of fair housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act.

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• Guide to Disability Rights Laws

  Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

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• Your Rights Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

  Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the rights of people with disabilities covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This link opens a PDF document.

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• Air Passengers with Disabilities

  Information on the Air Carrier Access Act which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires U.S. air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities.

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• How Travelers Can File Complaints If Treated Unfairly

  Travelers who believe they have been treated differently or discriminated against by a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee may file a complaint with TSA’s External Compliance and Public Outreach Division. Use the TSA complaint form or send an email or letter with the same information asked for in the form.

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• Fair Housing Discrimination Complaints

  Explains how to file a Fair Housing complaint online, by phone or by letter, and provides the list of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offices.

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• Guide to Disability Rights Laws

  Provides a brief overview of 11 federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities and provides information about the federal agencies to contact for more information.

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