National Resources
Access Board
The Access Board or Architectural and Transportation Compliance Board
provides technical assistance the ADA Accessibility guidelines.
Access Board
1331 F. Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
Documents and questions: (800) 872-2253 (Voice) or (800) 993-2822 (TTY)
Electronic bulletin board: (202) 272-5448
ATWiki
ATWiki is an encyclopedia on assistive technology. The intended audience
of ATWiki includes all assistive technology users, relatives and caregivers
of those that use AT, rehabilitation professionals, educators, and researchers
in AT.
Business Leadership Network
(BLN)
The BLN is a national employer lead organization that raises awareness
of the recruitment and employment issues of hiring qualified individuals
with disabilities.
Office of Disability Employment Policy
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Room S1313
Washington DC 20210
(202) 693-7880 (voice)
Disability Rights Education
Defense Fund (DREDF) ADA Hotline
The DREDF ADA Hotline is funded by the U. S. Department of Justice specifically
to provide technical assistance on the ADA.
DREDF ADA Hotline
(800) 466-4232 (Voice & TTY)
EARN: A Resource for
Employment Service Providers
The Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN) is an initiative
of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy.
EARN is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees
with skilled job candidates. Discover what employers across the nation
have learned: hiring people with disabilities is a great business strategy!
(866) 327-6669 (Voice/TTY)
(703) 448-7545 (Fax)
earn@earnworks.com (Email)
Internal Revenue
Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service provides information and appropriate forms
for tax code provisions that can assist businesses in complying with the
ADA, including a tax credit for small businesses (section 44 - IRS Form
8826 - See IRS Publication 334) and a tax deduction for all businesses
(section 190 - No Separate IRS Form - See IRS Publication 535) The IRS
also provides the form (IRS 8850) that employers must complete when filing
for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
IRS Tax code information: (800) 829-1040 (Voice) or (800) 829-4059
(TTY)
Tax code legal questions: (202) 622-3110 (Voice) TTY: use relay service
To order Forms: (800) 829-3676 (Voice) or
(800) 829-4059 (TDD)
To order Publications: (800) 829-3676 (Voice) or (800) 829-4059 (TDD)
Job Accommodation Network
(JAN)
JAN, a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, is a toll-free
information and referral service on
Regional
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers
The Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers are
located in each of the ten federal regions. They are funded by the Department
of Education specifically to provide technical assistance on the ADA.
Regional Disability and Technical Assistance Center in your region
(800) 949-4232 (Voice & TTY)
Social Security
Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security Disability
Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI and SSI are
the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people
with disabilities. For more information on SSDI, SSI and other programs
SSA has, visit the Social
Security Administration's website.
U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau provides demographic data on people with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233-0001
(301) 763-8300
U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ)
The U.S. Department of Justice offers technical assistance on the ADA
Standards for Accessible Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses,
non-profit service agencies and state and local government programs.
Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
P.O. Box 66738
Washington, DC 20035-6738
(800) 514-0301 (Voice)
(800) 514-0383 (TDD)
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office
of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP provides policy analysis, technical assistance, development of innovative
practices and strategies, and education and outreach to employers, employees
and the disability community. Related to these efforts, ODEP also conducts
a variety of employment-related programs and initiatives.
U.S. Department of Labor
Frances Perkins Building
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7880 (Voice)
(202) 693-7881 (TTY)
(202) 693-7888 (Fax)
infoODEP@dol.gov (Email)
U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. EEOC offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions relevant
to employment.
EEOC
1801 L. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20507
Questions: (800) 669-4000 (Voice) or
(800) 669-6820 (TDD)
Publications: (800) 669-3362 (Voice) or
(800) 669-3302 (TDD)
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