Know Your Rights

Below are links to topic areas. Each has publications and links to other resources you can use to understand and advocate for your rights.

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Accessibility

Resources about public spaces being physically accessible to people with disabilities

Americans with Disabilities Act

Resources about the rights of people under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Assistive Technology

Resources about tools that help people with disabilities function better in their daily lives

Children’s Rights and Special Education

Resources about programs and services for children and youth with disabilities

COVID-19

Resources about the rights to healthcare, education, and housing accomodations during COVID-19

Crime Survivors

You have the right to justice and to be treated with dignity and respect

Employment

Resources to help people with disabilities get a job and stand up for their rights at work

Financial Protection

Resources about the rights of Social Security beneficiaries who have a representative payee

Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Resources about programs and services for children and youth with disabilities

Housing

Resources about the rights of people with disabilities where you live

IDD Services

Resources about public spaces being physically accessible to people with disabilities

Inmate Rights

Resources about rights of people with disabilities who are incarcerated

Mental Health

Resources about the rights of people with mental illness

Plan for Work

Resources about the Social Security Administration’s Work Incentives Planning & Assistince (WIPA) program

Service Animals

Resources about rights of people with service animals

Veterans

Resources about the rights of veterans with disabilities

Voting Rights

Resources about the rights of people with disabilities to register to vote and cast a ballot

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DRO Publications By Topic