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ADA.gov

Your gateway to information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA 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. Learn more about the ADA and other disability rights laws.

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American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law

Promotes the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Insurance & Benefits

Information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning sections of the ADA that prohibit discrimination in employer-provided health insurance.

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Cancer in the Workplace & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) fact sheet addresses common questions regarding the ADA in relation to cancer.

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Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act

Guidance and enforcement information from the the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.

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Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act: Has It Fulfilled Its Promise?

Report from the National Council on Disability regarding the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, which was passed in 1980 to enable the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the rights of people residing in state institutions.

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Continuation of Health Coverage

Information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and other health insurance issues. Also find answers to frequently asked questions about COBRA.

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Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights Home Page

Information on the responsibilities of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in enforcing federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination.
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Department of Labor's Office of Workers Compensation Programs

Learn about the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, two major disability compensation programs for work-related injury or occupational disease.

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Elder Law Answers: Nursing Home Resident Rights

Discussions of evaluating and choosing a facility, generating family consensus, resident rights, and dispute resolution in nursing home selection.
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Epilepsy in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions

Fact sheet regarding epilepsy in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law Poster Request Form

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised its Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster. This new version shows current federal employment discrimination law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The poster was revised to add information about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 which is effective November 21, 2009. The new poster can be downloaded in PDF format.
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Fair Credit Reporting Medical Information Regulations - Proposed Rule

Proposed regulations implementing section 411 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act), which substantially amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act with a new section restricting the circumstances under which consumer reporting agencies may furnish consumer reports that contain medical information about consumers.

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Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Provides information on the FMLA, which allows employees to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for certain reasons.
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Guide to Disability Rights Laws

Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.

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Guidelines for Making Health Settings Accessible to People With Disabilities

Information on developing guidelines for making health venues and facilities accessible to people with disabilities.

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Health Care & Your Civil Rights

Information on how to file a complaint if you have been discriminated against by a state or local social service, by a health services agency or by a hospital receiving federal funds.

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Fact Sheet

Protects and improves the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage and requires that most health plans provide coverage for pre-existing medical conditions after 12 months.

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Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA): What It Means for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

Information on how HIPAA regulations affect practices for community treatment providers, consumers, single state agencies, public and private payers of alcohol, substance abuse and mental health services and professional and trade associations.

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Kaiser Health News

Non-profit news organization provides in-depth information and updates on issues related to health care policy.
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Medical & Disability-Related Leave

Fact sheet providing information regarding the rights of employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act who are injured or disabled.
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Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)

Information regarding implementation of MMA benefits and reforms. Reforms under the MMA include more affordable health care, prescription drug coverage to all people with Medicare, expanded health plan options, improved health care access for rural Americans and preventive care services.
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Mental Health Benefits

Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning mental health issues, including the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA).

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Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) Summary

Information on the MHPA, which provides regulations regarding mental health benefits under group health plans.

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Mental Health Parity Resources

Publications and links regarding mental health parity.
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Psychiatric Disabilities & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Enforcement Guidance

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance on enforcing ADA provisions as they relate to psychiatric disabilities.

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Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity & Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health

Information on a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) center that works to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness by gathering information and research and providing technical assistance and support.

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Title II of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Takes Effect

On November 21, 2009 Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) took effect. GINA prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on individuals' genetic information. Genetic information includes the results of genetic tests to determine whether someone is at increased risk of acquiring a condition (such as some forms of breast cancer) in the future, as well as a person's family medical history. For more information about Title I provisions of the law relating to health coverage visit The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: Information for Researchers and Health Care Professionals.

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Top 10 Ways to Make Your Health Benefits Work for You

Information on health care rights and options and links to other online publications to help make health care decisions.

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Your Rights After a Mastectomy

Information on rights covered under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.

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Your Rights Under Section 504 & the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Fact sheet from the Department of Health and Human Services on the rights of people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. This link opens a PDF document.

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