I am honoring and contribute to persons with disabilities. Life is never easy, but while living with a disability, like I have, we still deal have to deal with life living with a disability. President Joseph R. Biden on 12/2/21 has declared the following {LINK}:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2021, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  I call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

As with any disability, the beginning phase of legal determination starts with a medical diagnosis from a licensed doctor of medicine. The type of disability the doctor writes is determined by the type of diagnosis the doctor determines. The disability is then determined by a proper department of govern, such as the Social Security Administration or the Veteran’s Administration. The American Disabilities Act, enacted in July 26, 1990 by the 101st U.S. Congress is the act that legally defines any disabilities. The American Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The American Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. The American Disabilities Act is divided into five titles (or sections) that relate to different areas of public life., and becomes enacted  sometimes through trial. More information about the American Disabilities Act is contained at the web page: What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?. The web page also has a great description of the explicit definition of how the American Disabilities Act is enforced: What is the definition of disability under the ADA?

I am listing some resources for persons, as I have referred to the lists many times in the past. You can either do it for yourself or hire an advocacy group to assist in getting the proper resources. As I experienced in the past, you certainly cannot rely on the government to assist you, as they won’t. Even the proper departments can state that they are not allowed to “give legal advice”, even though assistance is NOT legal advice. Often times persons working for government agencies will even state that they cannot give advice, so these I hope that sharing these resource groups can assist:

Resources | NCD.gov

Telephone References

ADA Information Line (800) 514-0301 (Voice) (800) 514-0383 (TTY); Regional ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers (800) 949-4232 (Voice / TTY).

Civil Rights

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws (DOJ) Publication guide provided by the U.S. Department of Justice providing summaries of all major disability rights laws and appropriate federal contact information for more information. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) U.S. Department of Justice web page= information regarding ADA standards, technical assistance, new or proposed regulations, an ADA Help Line, a toolkit for state and local governments, etc.

Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) U.S. Department of Transportation web page that summarizes rules and rights of air passengers with disabilities. Information on filing a complaint

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Access Board web page containing the text of the law. 

Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) U.S. Department of Justice web page containing the text of the law. 

Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web page containing the text of the law. 

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 U.S. Department of Education web page containing a link to the text of the law. 

Voting Fact Sheet Voting accessibility resource created by the National Council on Disability.

Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) U.S. Department of Education web page containing information about OSERS programs, reports, and resources. 

Rehabilitation Services Administration U.S. Department of Education web portal containing information about RSA programs, reports, and resources. 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act U.S. Department of Education web page containing a link to the text of the law. 

Employment

Employment Discrimination (EEOC) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission web page explaining what constitutes illegal discrimination on the basis of disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to file a complaint. 

Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Web page providing information for employers, job seekers, rehabilitation professionals, union representatives, and others regarding workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other legislation. 

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) U.S. Department of Labor web page providing information about ODEP’s programs, initiatives, and grants. 

Ticket to Work Social Security Administration web site providing information about the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program, directories of Employment Networks, and other valuable information. 

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). EARN is an Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)-funded initiative that provides resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities. The web page offers information on topics such as finding job candidates with disabilities, disability employment laws and workplace accessibility.

Financial Assistance & Incentives

Social Security Disability Benefits Web page featuring information on different disability benefits provided by the Social Security Administration; who can get disability benefits; how one applies for disability benefits; and other important information.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web page providing general information, history, goals, and organization of the TANF program.

Food Stamps (SNAP) U.S. Department of Agriculture web page explaining the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and how to apply for benefits.

Health Care

HHS Office on Disability Web page containing valuable information about the implementation and coordination of programs and policies that enhance the health of people with disabilities across age, race, and ethnicity.

Mental Health Services Locator Web page of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) providing a mental health services locator by state.

CDC Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Web site aiming to promote the health of people with disabilities, prevent secondary conditions, and eliminate disparities between people with and without disabilities in the U.S. population.

Housing

Fair Housing Act U.S. Department of Justice web page containing information about the Fair Housing Act and a link to the text of the law. 

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Access Board web page containing the text of the law. 

Housing Discrimination U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development web page explaining the process of filing a complaint of housing discrimination.

Independent Living

Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Directory Web page containing a list of states, with links to each state’s directory of their ILCs, which are community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential nonprofit agencies designed and operated within a local community by people with disabilities that provide advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral, and peer counseling.

Client Assistance Program (CAP) Information and advocacy program for people with disabilities who are seeking or receiving federally funded rehabilitation services authorized in the Rehabilitation Act and provided by through specific state/territory grants.

Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation (CANAR) Collaboration and cooperation between the administrators of federally-funded rehabilitation projects and to increase and enhance the quality of services, resulting in positive outcomes for Native Americans with disabilities.

International

U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities United National web page containing text of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Legal Assistance

State Protection and Advocacy Agencies (P&As) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web page containing a fact sheet about the P&A system as well as a listing of the agencies by state.

Technology

Telecommunications Accessibility Federal Communications Commission web page containing information regarding Telecommunications Relay Service, accessibility and innovation, closed captioning, and other valuable information. 

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Federal government web page containing the text of the law, regulations, and standards, as well as tools and resources for its effective implementation.

Transportation

Accessible Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation web page containing general information and links regarding laws and regulations that govern equal access to transportation for people with disabilities. Contacts for ADA Information

Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) web page summarizing the DOT rules pertaining to the rights of air passengers with disabilities. Information on filing a complaint

Youth Perspectives

Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) A national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth who learn to model leadership and the power of self-advocacy that are active in our schools, communities, families and places of employment.

National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) A youth driven and youth led non-profit leadership capacity-building organization of youth living with various disabilities promoting youth leadership, education, and advocacy.

Programs for People with Disabilities | HHS.gov

Programs for People with Disabilities Multiple HHS agencies provide programs that improve the well-being of people with disabilities. Learn more about programs for people with disabilities and locate resources:

Disabilities | Healthfinder.gov Web page with information about disabilities from healthfinder.gov, a government website with information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Disabilities en español (Spanish) | Healthfinder.gov Página web con información en español sobre discapacidades de healthfinder.gov, un sitio web del gobierno con información y herramientas para ayudarlo a usted y a sus seres queridos a mantenerse saludables. Web page with Spanish-language information about disabilities from healthfinder.gov, a government website with information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Disabilities | (MedlinePlus®) Web page with information about disabilities provided by the National Library of Medicine at NIH.

Discapacidades(Spanish) | MedlinePlus®) Página web con información en español sobre discapacidades proporcionada por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina de los NIH. Web page with Spanish-language information about disabilities provided by the National Library of Medicine at NIH.

Get Help: People with Disabilities | (Administration for Community Living) Web page with resources to connect people with disabilities, caregivers, families, and professionals to federal, national, and local programs and information.

Discrimination on the Basis of Disability | (Office for Civil Rights) Web page with the purpose to learn more about HHS’ role in enforcing non-discrimination requirements related to health care and social services programs.

Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities| (Administration for Community Living) Web page with the purpose to learn more about the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

Government and Local Disability Programs | USAGov

Find Government and Local Disability Programs and Services If you have a disability, learn how government programs and services can help you with daily life.

Programs The programs listed here are from the government. Besides these, there are many local and national non-profit organizations that provide help. You can find them online or through social workers or medical professionals.

Housing

Federal and state programs Web page with information that can help you find affordable housing. The web page has information that can help you learn about:

Jobs

Health Care

Education

Legal Issues

Tribal

Veterans

Living

The external links on this page are being supplied to you for your information. Versatileer website does not endorse any information, this is merely a convenience of information provided by Federal agencies, and your use of such information is provided for use solely based on provision, not fitness. No particular links are guaranteed usable in any situation, or by a person, business or entity.

International Day of People with Disabilities
More on Versatileer:

Leave a Reply