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The Courts, Civil Rights, and Taxes >  View All Subtopics   Read information about your legal rights. There are 243 resources     Page 1 of 5 Discrimination Against People with Disabilities   Civil Rights and Discrimination      Civil Rights-Related Information for People with Disabilities (Separate Website) This section of DisabilityInfo.gov provides links to information on the ADA and other federal civil rights laws pertaining to people with disabilities, their families, employers and community members. By: DisabilityInfo.gov - Online Resource for Americans with Disabilities           Federal Protections Against Discrimination Based on National Origin (Separate Website) Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status. This document explains your rights in more detail. By: U.S. Department of Justice     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Guide to Disability Rights Laws (Separate Website) This document, last updated August 2001, explains each of the Federal civil rights laws protecting people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Telecommunications Act, Fair Housing Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, National Voter Registration Act, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Rehabilitation Act, and the Architectural Barriers Act. The document contains other sources of disability rights information as well. By: U.S. Department of Justice           Legal Rights of the Deaf (Separate Website) Legal rights, mostly regarding interpreters and effective communication in a variety of settings. By: National Association for the Deaf        back to top           Work and Disability      Equal Employment Opportunity Information (Separate Website) Equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit specific types of job discrimination in certain workplaces. This web site contains information about (1) federal laws relating to: Age Discrimination, Disability, Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion, and Sex; (2) Federal Financial Assistance Programs, (3) Veterans, and (4) Immigration. By: U.S. Department of Labor           Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (Questions and Answers) (Separate Website) This webpage lists frequently asked questions and answers about federal laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against their employees and applicants for their jobs. By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Job Applicants and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Separate Website) If you are seeking a job or are new to the workforce, you should become familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), a federal civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination and enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of society. One fundamental principle of the ADA is that individuals with disabilities who want to work and are qualified to work must have an equal opportunity to work. This brochure, from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission answers questions you may have about your employment rights under the ADA. By: EEOC        back to top         Discrimination Against Seniors   Age Discrimination at Work      How to File a Discrimination Charge (Separate Website) This web page, from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) web site, shows you how to file a discrimination charge if you believe you have been discriminated against by an employer, labor union or employment agency when applying for a job or while on the job because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, or believe that you have been discriminated against because of opposing a prohibited practice or participating in an equal employment opportunity matter. By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission     Read this in: Spanish / Español           Age Discrimination (Separate Website) This page provides answers to a number of questions about age discrimination in the workplace, including: 1. What is age discrimination? 2. Which federal law(s) cover older workers? 3. Who is covered by age discrimination laws? 4. Which employers are covered by the law? 5. Are all older workers protected under the law? 6. What forms of discrimination or unfair treatment are illegal? 7. What are valid reasons for an employer to fire an older worker? By: Workplace Fairness           Age Discrimination Laws and Information This document describes your rights under federal and state laws covering age discrimination. It explains the process to follow and provides information on how to make a claim. By: Elder Law Committee of State Bar of Georgia           Federal Protections Against Discrimination Based on National Origin (Separate Website) Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, gender, color, disability, religion, or familial status. This document explains your rights in more detail. By: U.S. Department of Justice     Read this in: Spanish / Español        back to top           Other Age Discrimination Resources      What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse affects people of all backgrounds without regard for social status, income, sex, or race. Four to ten percent of elders will be a victim of abuse. Elder abuse is grossly underreported and investigated. Victims are often ashamed and fear reporting their abusers. In addition, victims often do not know where to find help. This brochure is aimed at providing information and resources for victims as well as defining laws pertaining to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society