Disability Rights: Resources

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Fact Sheet

Temporary Injuries and Ailments

Are temporary injuries or ailments covered by disability laws? It depends. Temporary injuries or ailments that have a long-term impact may be covered by disability laws. In...

Fact Sheet

Disabilities in the Workplace: Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing

1. May my employer regulate my use of alcohol and illegal drugs at the workplace? Yes. The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair...

Fact Sheet

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction

What is SDI? SDI stands for “State Disability Insurance.” SDI is a cash benefit that provides partial income replacement for up to twelve months when you...

Fact Sheet

How to File a Complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights

What is the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR)? The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is the federal agency that enforces...

Fact Sheet

Disabilities in Higher Education

What laws protect students with disabilities at colleges, universities, junior colleges, professional schools, online schools, and trade and technical schools? In California, students and applicants with...

Sample Letter

Sample Request For Accommodation – Changes to Physical Environment, Removing Physical Access Barriers

MEMORANDUM TO: (1) ________________FROM: (2) ________________RE: Request for Reasonable AccommodationDATE: (3) ____________ This is a request for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and...

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