Employment Rights and Reasonable Accommodations

There are civil rights laws that protect people with disabilities from discrimination in the employment process. It is helpful for youth and families to understand relevant federal and state laws and who to contact if they feel these laws are not being followed.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Accommodations Categories Chart (2004) 
• Help Your Young Adult Learn About Accessing Accommodations After High School 
• How AT Can Help You in the Workplace 
  This article from AbleData describes how technology is commonly used by people with disabilities to help them perform their job tasks and achieve the same results as other employees.
• Ideas for Writing an Accommodation Request Letter  (from JAN web site)
• Job Accommodation Network 
  Web site features searchable database of accommodations on the job for specific disabilities.
• Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the ADA 

National ADA Resources

• ADA Document Center
• ADA Technical Assistance Program
• Department of Justice ADA Home Page
  More information on ADA enforcement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
• EEOC Field Offices
  A state-by-state list of EEOC offices where you can file a disability-related complaint.

Videos

Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities – ADA 25th Anniversary

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