Civil Rights & Disability

Civil Rights & Disability Guides

Civil rights and disability laws protect every American from discrimination in employment, housing, education, and public life. Understanding these protections is the first step to enforcing them. Our free guides explain your rights under federal and state law in plain language — and what to do when those rights are violated.


Disability Law: Know Your Rights

The Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws protect people with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, housing, and education. Learn what the ADA covers, what reasonable accommodations employers must provide, your rights in schools under IDEA, and how to file a complaint if your rights are violated.


Discrimination Law: Know Your Rights

Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and education based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Learn about Title VII, the ADEA, the Fair Housing Act, and how to file a complaint with the EEOC or your state civil rights agency.


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