About WVATSMajor Federal Disability Laws at a Glance
| COVERS | CONTACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) | Post Office & other federal buildings | U.S. Access Board 1 (800) 872-2253 v 1 (800) 993-2822 tty Website |
| Rehabilitation Act | Federal Employment including contractors, federally-funded programs and services | U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 1 (800) 514-0301 v 1 (800) 514-0383 Website |
| Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | Special education services (birth - 21) | U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Ed. & Rehabilitative Services (202) 245-7468 v Website |
| Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) | Air transportation issues including boarding assistance, accessibility in new aircraft and new or altered airports | U.S. Department of Transportation Aviation Consumer Protection Division 202-366-4648 Website |
| Fair Housing act (FHA) | Private, federal, or state and local government funded housing | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 1 (888) 799-2085 v/tty Website |
| Telecommunications Act of 1996 Part II Section 255 Access by persons with disability | Telecommunications equipment and providers of telecommunications services | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 1 (888) 835-5322 v/tty orWebsite |
| The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 | Continues health care coverage entering the work force | Social Security Administration (SSA) 1 (800) 772-1213 v 1 (800) 325-0778 tty or Website |
| Section 504 | Colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions | U.S. Department of Justice (800) 514-0301 v (800) 514-0383 tty Website |
| Section 508 | Electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the Federal Government | U.S. General Services Administration (800) 488-3111 Website |
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Legislation
| LAW | COVERS | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|
| Title I |
State and local governments and other employers with 15 or more employees | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1 (800) 699-4000 v 1 (800) 669-6820 tty or Website |
| Title II |
State/local government programs and services including public transportation | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1 (800) 699-4000 v 1 (800) 669-6820 tty or Website |
| Title III |
Public accommodations (e.g. businesses, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, etc.) | U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 1 (800) 514-0301 v 1 (800) 514-0383 tty Website |
| Title IV |
Telephone relay service requirements | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 1 (888) 835-5322 v/tty or |
For more information, call or write:
WVATS Core Office
West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities
West Virginia University
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Hotline: 1 (800) 841-8436
