Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) gives civil rights
protections to people with disabilities. It can help people with disabilities
gain equal opportunity in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state & local government services and telecommunications.
Pro Se Litigants with Disabilities in Family Court
A Proposal for Procedural and Substantive Legal Assistance
Low-income parents with mental disabilities who must litigate in New York State Family Court face enormous procedural and substantive legal obstacles. In matters involving child support in particular, the majority appear without any legal assistance and have little chance of successfully resolving their disputes, to their own detriment as well as that of their families and the courts themselves. The complexities of navigating the family court system are daunting for all pro se parties, but approach impossibility for individuals with mental disabilities. Read More
Americans with Disabilities Act Resources
Documents and resources explaining the rights of and protections for individuals with disabilities under New York State and federal law. Read More
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Disability Law News - January 2009 Issue
The Disability Law News is a quarterly newsletter published for DAP advocates. Featured in this issue is an article "ALJ Statistics Make Waves". Also in this issue you will find articles on Regulations, Court Decisions, Administrative Decisions, and the Bulletin Board along with other articles. Read More
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RESOURCES
Americans with Disabilities Act Resources :
Documents and resources explaining the rights of and protections for individuals with disabilities under New York State and federal law.
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