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
WVATS is a program of the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disablities (WVUCED) of West Virginia University at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center. All materials produced by WVATS are made available in Braille, electronic format, cassette tape, and large print. This fact sheet was supported by funds from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Department of Education, grant number H224A20011. The lead agency is the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services.
