General Sources of US Disability Rights Information
ADA Information Line
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
ADA National Network
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
ADA Information Line
(800) 514-0301 (voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TTY)
ADA National Network
(800) 949-4232 (voice/TTY)
People with disabilities need to access tables, food service lines, and condiment and beverage bars in restaurants, bars, or other establishments where food or drinks are sold. There must be an accessible route to all dining areas, including raised or sunken dining areas and outdoor dining areas, as well as to food service lines, service…
Element within a larger system; a component can be hardware or software. For hardware, it is a physical part of a subsystem that can be used to compose larger systems (e.g., circuit boards, internal modems, processors, computer memory). For software, it is a module of executable code that performs a well-defined function and interacts with…
Ballot provided to individuals who claim they are registered and eligible to vote but whose eligibility or registration status cannot be confirmed when they present themselves to vote. Once voted , such ballots must be kept separate from other ballots and are not included in the tabulation until after the voter’s eligibility is confirmed. Michigan…
The disability community is, perhaps, one of the largest, yet most neglected constituencies in our society. Addressing their issues is not just the right thing to do, it is also smart politics. First, thank you for running for office. I’ve helped with several political and advocacy campaigns and, as the tired line goes, some of…
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care was formed as NCCNHR (National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform) in 1975 because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes. The Consumer Voice is the outgrowth of work first achieved by advocates working for Ralph Nader and later for the National Gray Panthers. Elma…
The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided by networks of community-based organizations,…
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