Disability Laws and Regulations
The following is a quick reference list of major State and Federal laws and regulations that address discrimination on the basis of disability. The topics on this website reference one or more of these laws. Each section provides a brief overview of the law, links to the actual text of the law or regulation, resources for additional assistance and information on compliance. For information on general topics, see the links near the bottom of this page on employment, private businesses, etc. The laws and regulations listed here are not an exhaustive list, but the major laws that govern disability rights and access.
It is not the intent of the ADA Task Force, or of this website, to be a substitute for legal counsel. The information provided on this website is intended solely as informational guidance, for specific legal advice concerning disability laws please contact an attorney.
State Laws & Regulations
Federal Laws
United States Code Title 29 - Chapter 16 - Vocational Rehabilitation and Other Rehabilitation Services. (Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute (LII) Website)
Workforce Investment Act - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, Workforce Investment Act Information page