Guide to Rights for the Disabled

Release Date: February 2009

GUIDE TO RIGHTS FOR THE DISABLED

Many people are aware of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law in 1990, it prohibits discrimination based on a person’s disabilities. But there are nine other acts that protect access to voting, education, housing, and even communications devices for people with disabilities. The free Guide to Disability Rights Laws from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Citizen Information Center is a quick, easy-to-understand summary of all the acts that improve life for everyone from senior citizens to children. Use it to inform yourself about your own rights or the rights of someone you love. Get a copy by sending your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 514T, Pueblo, CO 81009. Or call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that’s 1 (888) 878-3256, and ask for Item 514T. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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