Know Your Rights

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For specific information, please review the following links and documents:

Know Your Rights

• Myths and Facts About the ADA (DOC)
• A Guide to Titles II and III of the ADA for People with Vision Loss (DOC)
• Americans with Disabilities Act, Guide to Disability Rights Laws
• Pacific ADA Center Includes listings of regional, federal and national ADA offices.
• Protection and Advocacy, Inc. Information on ADA law in employment, housing, medical care and many other areas.
• Toll-free ADA Information Line This service permits businesses, state and local governments, or others to call and ask questions about ADA requirements.
• Reporting ADA non-compliance to the San Francisco Mayor’s Office
• Voter’s Rights for People with Disabilities
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations and hate violence.