Provides information and technical assistance on all aspects of disability law. Publishes bimonthly law journal. Offers ADA software containing law, regulations, cases, analyses.

Enforces Title I, which prohibits discrimination in employment and provides technical assistance to employers and people with disabilities. Provides free ADA materials, including the ADA Handbook, Title I Technical Assistance Manual and the new Enforcement Guidance on the ADA and Psychiatric Disabilities.

Enforces the ADA telecommunications provisions in Title IV and maintains a database of state telecommunications relay service facilities.

Provides information and links to resources for lawyers and advocates, on the ADA and other laws protecting people with mental disabilities. Summarizes court cases and findings on the ADA, mental health consumers and employment litigation.

An independent federal agency comprising 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. It is charged with addressing, analyzing, and making recommendations on public policy issues that affect people with disabilities, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The National Council distributes a free monthly publication, The NCD Bulletin.

Enforces Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (public services and public accommodations), which covers public and private educational institutions. This agency also enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in organizations receiving federal financial assistance, prior to the ADA. This agency can be contacted to file complaints of discrimination, under Section 504 or the ADA. Free information and publications are available.

Enforces ADA provisions in public and private mass transportation systems and services (Title II). Technical assistance is also available around these issues.

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