People with disabilities, including older Americans with physical, cognitive, sensory and mental impairments, have a legal right to access government services. Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local government must not discriminate against people with disabilities. This fact sheet will provide
Download →This is the fourth presentation guide in the series. This presentation explains disability etiquette, which are guidelines to to communicating and interacting with people who have disabilities, and how to use person first language. Click here to access the presentation.
Download →This guide provides information for designing training events and materials that are accessible for individuals with disabilities. Click here to access the guide.
Download →This press kit provides language suggestions for media representatives for using language in a more sensitive manner that avoids reducing individuals with disabilities to a series of labels, symptoms, or medical terms. Click here to access the press kit.
Download →This fact sheet provides an overview of the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). The information applies to individuals with disabilities, including older Americans with physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental impairments. Click here to access the fact sheet.
Download →This fact sheet from Equip for Equality advises people with disabilities on how to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation from court appointed guardians. Click here to access the fact sheet.
Download →This fact sheet provides overview of federal housing rights and federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities when obtaining housing. Click here to access the fact sheet.
Download →Equip for Equality and the Young Lawyers Section of The Chicago Bar Association compiled a list of agencies available to assist individuals with disabilities based on a variety of categories including different disability types and different problems experienced. Click here to access the resource guide.
Download →It is well known that children with intellectual disabilities face a much higher risk for sexual abuse and sexual assault than those without disabilities. Perpetrators of child sexual abuse select victims who have disabilities because they view them as more vulnerable and less capable of reporting the
Download →The Arc compiled a list of resources and refereces for victim advocates who work with individuals with disabilities. Click here to access the full list of resources.
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