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Legal Tools - ADA & Other Laws
Federal:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessible Information Technology (ADA Section 508) -Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
November 17, 2009 :Town Hall Listening Session on the ADAA
Disability.gov - the federal government's gateway to disability-related information
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy Publications - Information, fact sheets, posters and reports on topics such as accommodations, emergency preparedness, employment laws and legal issues, etc.
Local:
DBTAC Great Lakes ADA Center - The Great Lakes ADA and Accessible IT Center provides information, problem solving assistance and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws.
Illinois ADA Project - The goal of the Illinois ADA Project is to educate, enrich, and enlighten the people, businesses, and organizations of Illinois regarding the ADA.
Illinois White Cane Law - Persons who are blind or visually impaired, or hearing impaired or have other physical disabilities are entitled to full and equal use of all hotels, lodging places, places of public accommodation, amusement or resort and other places to which the general public is invited. This includes the right to a support dog or guide dog without extra cost.
Illinois Information Technology Act (IITAA) - The Act requires Illinois agencies and universities to ensure that their web sites, systems, and other information technologies are accessible to people with disabilities. Site offers Standards, and Accessibility Resources.
Research Institutions
Virginia Commonwealth University - The purpose of the Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention is to study those supports that are most effective for assisting individuals with disabilities maintain employment and advance their careers.
Cornell University - Tips for for Human Resources (HR) Professionals
