An independent Federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring accessibility of certain federally funded buildings and transportation facilities to people with disabilities. Congress has charged this agency with establishing the minimum accessibility guidelines for the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Consumer Assistance
The mission of this independent government agency is to encourage competition in all communication markets and to protect the public interest. In response to direction from the Congress, the FCC develops and implements policy concerning interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.
Handicap Access Consulting for the Built Environment. Services include: Pre-design Consultation, Barrier Removal Plan Development, Public School ADA Implementation, Contractor/Designer Consultation, Contractor/Designer Training, Human Resource Assistance, Facility Management Resources, Plans.
Review, Product Evaluations, Post Construction Evaluations.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a placement service but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information and documents regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
NIDRR is part of The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. More specifically, the NIDRR provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
The site connects people with disabilities, their families and caregivers to helpful resources on topics such as how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. You can also find organizations in your community to help you get the support you need.
It serves the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life in the American people, today and into the future.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
