The Arc: Decision-Making Supports [link]
Learn more about supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make decisions about their own lives.
Tag: I want to know about my rights as a youth with a disability.
The Arc: Guardianship Myths
The Arc: Guardianship Myths [link]
Learn more from The Arc about myths surrounding guardianship. Even though every state has differences, this information sheet covers the basics that apply anywhere.
EEOC—The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
EEOC—The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability [link]
“The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. This booklet explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination. This part of the law is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State and local civil rights enforcement agencies that work with the Commission.”
EEOC: Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers
US EEOC: Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers [link]
“The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.
Fair, swift, and effective enforcement of this landmark civil rights legislation is a high priority of the Federal Government. This booklet is designed to provide answers to some of the most often asked questions about the ADA.”
US Department of Labor—Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts
US Department of Labor—Employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts [link]
“Being inclusive of people with disabilities — in recruitment, retention, promotion, and in providing an accessible environment — gives businesses a competitive edge. Below are some of the common myths about how the ADA affects employers and research and facts that negate them.”
Kids as Self-Advocates (KASA)
Kids as Self-Advocates (KASA) [link]
Teaches kids how to be leaders and talk to others about their rights.:
Phone: (207) 458-1009
Email: bbaker@familyvoices.org
Youth in Action: Becoming a Stronger Self-Advocate
Youth in Action: Becoming a Stronger Self-Advocate [link]
Offers a step-by-step guide for telling people about your rights.
Phone: 877-871-0744
Learn About Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up
Learn About Self-Advocacy: Speaking Up [link]
Shares a video about how to stick up for your rights.
Email: rtcweb@umn.edu