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ABLEDATA

This site provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell products, it can help locate the companies that do.

http://www.abledata.com/

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings

This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These requirements apply to all areas of newly designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA.

http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/...

ADA and IT Technical Assistance Program

ADATA provides national support and coordination for the 10 regional ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers and the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education. This site provides extensive information regarding the ADA and a calendar of events where training on the ADA will be offered.

http://adata.org/

ADA Home Page (U.S. Department of Justice)

This site contains comprehensive information pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some sample topics include employment, agriculture, education, technology and business. A variety of ADA-related publications are also available.

http://www.ada.gov/

Disabilities Issues - FCC

This page links to all the services and resources provided by the FCC to people with disabilities.

http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/

Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. The HUD "People with Disabilities" page contains information about housing for those with disabilities. It has information on topics such as housing support and financing programs, accessible housing, fair housing guidelines, homelessness and independent living.

http://www.hud.gov/...

ADA Information Line

The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This services permits businesses, State and local governments, or others call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements, including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Spanish language services are also available. For general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or...

DOL Recommendations for Workplace Flexibility

The Department of Labor's (DOL) publication, Flexible Work: Adjusting the When and Where of Your Job, explores workplace flexibility options and provides individuals with tips for creating a work situation that best matches their needs. Options include working from home, changing jobs, working part-time, shift work, and flexible scheduling, among others. The publication includes recommendations on how to achieve each type of work arrangement, including a sample proposal.

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would pose an undue hardship, employers are not required to provide accommodations if they are not aware of the need.