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ADA: Disability Discrimmination in State & Local Governments
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Equal Employment Opportunity - Disability
(Separate Website)
This article explains age discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
The Rights of Impaired Elders
(Separate Website)
As people become elderly, the goal to remain independent can become quite a struggle.
However, laws passed in recent years support older citizens’ rights to maintain that independence
and to accommodate their needs. Learn what these are.
Rights of the Disabled
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
(Separate Website)
This guide provides an overview of Federal Civil Rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
ADA: Disability Discrimmination in Employment
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
(Separate Website)
By: MS Workers' Center for Human Rights
Equal Employment Opportunity - Disability
(Separate Website)
This article explains age discrimination laws which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About the ADA
(Separate Website)
This document answers questions about discrimination and accessibility issues in programs, activities, and services of public entities.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Special Needs Education
(Separate Website)
Discusses federal righrs under IDEA
By: Lawyers.com
Workplace Accommodation
(Separate Website)
Unless the costs would constitute an undue hardship, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain employers to make reasonable accommodations in the workplace for employees with disabilities. Find out what factors are considered.
Your Employment Rights as an Individual with a Disability
(Separate Website)
This site discusses your employment rights as an individual with a disability.
Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet tells you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. This booklet deals primarily with the Social Security disability insurance program.
How Work Affects Your Benefits?
(Separate Website)
You can receive Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and work at the same time.
However, depending on your age, your benefits could be reduced if you earn over certain
amounts.
By: Social Security Administration
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains what SSI is, who can get it, and how to sign up for SSI.
By: Social Security Administration
Replacing Your Vital Documents
(Separate Website)
By: Firstgov
Social Security
(Separate Website)
Find out more about the system and how it works.
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security & Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
By: Social Security Administration
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Social Security and SSI Disability FAQ
(Separate Website)