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Blindness and Low Vision
Disability Benefits and Blind Work Expenses - (6)
Disability Discrimination - (18)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (2)
More information - (12)
  Disability Benefits and Blind Work Expenses
 
   If You are Blind or Have Low Vision: How We Can Help (Separate Website)
Information on Social Security Disability benefits and SSI Benefits for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Blind Work Expenses This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Discusses the deductions that may be taken from earned income by persons who receive SSI on the basis of blindness.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services
 
  
   
   Blind Work Expense and SSI This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
If you are receiving SSI for blindness and are working, this guide explains how you can subtract work related expenses from your income when calculating SSI benefits.
By: Cornell University Program on Employment and Disability
  
   
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  Disability Discrimination
 
   Questions and Answers About Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Separate Website)
Explains when a vision impairment is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides examples of reasonable accommodations that can be made by employers.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  
   
   New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   For more information about disability and employment rights (disability discrimination and reasonable accommodations), click here (Separate Website)
  
   
   Passengers with Disabilities (Separate Website)
The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel. Click to learn more.
By: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Detailed information on your rights as an airline passenger with a disability.
By: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings

    Other Formats:   Word File
  
   
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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Video: How to Work with Interpreters (Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  More information
 
   How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information? (Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   **PLEASE NOTE**
For general information about government benefits such as public assistance, Food Stamps, and Medicaid, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Public Benefits topic.
For general information about discrimination issues, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Discrimination and Civil Rights topic.
By: LawHelp.org/NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   Cancer in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Separate Website)
Explains when cancer is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and when employers should provide reasonable accommodations for employees with cancer.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   If you have cancer, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, for more information, click here. (Separate Website)
  
   
   If you have cancer, you may qualify for SSI benefits. For more information, click here. (Separate Website)
  
   
   Women's Health and Cancer Rights (Separate Website)
Information on a woman's legal right to health care coverage for certain medical procedures related to breast cancer.
By: U. S. Department of Labor
  
   
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Cancer
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (2)
More information - (12)
Disability Benefits and Blind Work Expenses - (6)
Disability Discrimination - (18)
  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Video: How to Work with Interpreters (Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  More information
 
   How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information? (Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   **PLEASE NOTE**
For general information about government benefits such as public assistance, Food Stamps, and Medicaid, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Public Benefits topic.
For general information about discrimination issues, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Discrimination and Civil Rights topic.
By: LawHelp.org/NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Disability Benefits and Blind Work Expenses
 
   If You are Blind or Have Low Vision: How We Can Help (Separate Website)
Information on Social Security Disability benefits and SSI Benefits for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
By: Social Security Administration

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Blind Work Expenses This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Discusses the deductions that may be taken from earned income by persons who receive SSI on the basis of blindness.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services
 
  
   
   Blind Work Expense and SSI This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
If you are receiving SSI for blindness and are working, this guide explains how you can subtract work related expenses from your income when calculating SSI benefits.
By: Cornell University Program on Employment and Disability
  
   
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  Disability Discrimination
 
   Questions and Answers About Blindness and Vision Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Separate Website)
Explains when a vision impairment is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides examples of reasonable accommodations that can be made by employers.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  
   
   New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   For more information about disability and employment rights (disability discrimination and reasonable accommodations), click here (Separate Website)
  
   
   Passengers with Disabilities (Separate Website)
The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel. Click to learn more.
By: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   New Horizons: Information for the Air Traveler with a Disability This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Detailed information on your rights as an airline passenger with a disability.
By: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings

    Other Formats:   Word File
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   Cancer in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Separate Website)
Explains when cancer is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and when employers should provide reasonable accommodations for employees with cancer.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   If you have cancer, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, for more information, click here. (Separate Website)
  
   
   If you have cancer, you may qualify for SSI benefits. For more information, click here. (Separate Website)
  
   
   Women's Health and Cancer Rights (Separate Website)
Information on a woman's legal right to health care coverage for certain medical procedures related to breast cancer.
By: U. S. Department of Labor
  
   
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Disability and Employment Rights
General Information - (3)
Disability Discrimination - (12)
Temporary Disability Benefits - (4)
How to File a Complaint - (4)
Work Programs for Disabled Veterans - (3)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (1)
More information - (1)
  General Information
 
   Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices (Separate Website)
A general overview of Federal anti-discrimination law, including information on who is protected from discrimination, and examples of illegal job discrimination.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you!
By: City Bar Justice Center
  
   
   Disability Discrimination in Employment and Reasonable Accomodation This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: New York State Division of Human Rights

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Disability Discrimination
 
   Disability Discrimination (Separate Website)
Basic information on disability discrimination, reasonable accommodations and filing a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  
   
   Americans With Disabilities Act: A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment (Separate Website)
For people with disabilties who are seeking employment, this contains information about the anti-discrimination law known as the "Americans With Disabilities Act".
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
   New York City Commission on Human Rights Informational Booklet This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This booklet is a summary of New York City's Human Rights Law and the services provided by the New York City Commission on Human Rights. It covers job discrimination, housing discrimination and discrimination in public places. It also explains how to file a complaint.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Cancer in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Separate Website)
Explains when cancer is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and when employers should provide reasonable accommodations for employees with cancer.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Disabled Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you suffer from a disability because you are a victim of domestic violence, you may have certain rights and protections at your job.
By: Legal Momentum

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your pregnancy, or denied a reasonable accommodation for a disability relating to pregnancy or childbirth, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Click for more information.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Are You Somebody With a Criminal Record, HIV/AIDS or an Alcohol or Drug History? Prevent Discrimination Before It Happens This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when confronted with illegal discrimination.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
  
   
   Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Information and Confidentiality This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
What your employer can ask about your disability and what they must keep confidential.
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
  
   
   Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Job Interviews This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
How the law protects disabled jobseekers.
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
  
   
   Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Job Reassignment This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
  
   
   Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Leaves of Absence This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
  
   
   Disability and Employment Discrimination FAQ: Reasonable Accommodation This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
  
   
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  Temporary Disability Benefits
 
   On the Job Injury (Separate Website)
Detailed information about Workers' Compensation Law in New York State. Click on each topic to learn more.
By: New York State Department of Labor
  
   
   On the Job Injury: What's Wrong with Using Medical Insurance to Pay (Separate Website)
Information about Workers Compensation and the problems with using medical insurance to pay for an on-the-job injury.
By: New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
  
   
   Disability Benefits - Off the Job Injury or Illness (Separate Website)
Information about New York State Disability Law for those who become disabled by an OFF THE JOB injury or illness. Click on each topic to find out what the law says, the amount of cash benefits, how to file a claim, who is covered, and other issues. Explains disability leave for off-the-job injury or illness such as pregnancy and auto accidents.
By: New York State Department of Labor
  
   
   Disability Benefits (Off-the-Job Injury or Illness) - Common Questions (Separate Website)
Explains disability benefits for off-the-job injury or illnesses such as pregnancy and auto accidents.
By: New York State Workers' Compensation Board
  
   
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  How to File a Complaint
 
   Filing a Discrimination Claim: New York (Separate Website)
In New York, there are a number of different agencies where you can file a complaint of employment discrimination. This fact sheet helps you figure out where to go first.
By: Workplace Fairness
  
   
   Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination (Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the steps to take in order to file a complaint of employment discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights (Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   How to File a Complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights (Separate Website)
Information on how to file a complaint with the City if you are a victim of employment discrimination.
By: New York City Commission on Human Rights

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Work Programs for Disabled Veterans
 
   Application for the Governor's (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans
Application for the Governor's (55-c) Program to Hire Disabled Veterans
By: New York State Department of Civil Service
  
   
   Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits Chapter 31 This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
Vocational Rehabilitation is a program whose primary function is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or achieve independence in daily living
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Workers with Disabilities Program (55-c) (Separate Website)
Information outlining the Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities
By: New York State Department of Civil Service
  
   
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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Video: How to Work with Interpreters (Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  More information
 
   How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information? (Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
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   **PLEASE NOTE**
For general information about government benefits such as public assistance, Food Stamps, and Medicaid, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Public Benefits topic.
For general information about discrimination issues, go to http://www.lawhelp.org/NY and click on the Discrimination and Civil Rights topic.
By: LawHelp.org/NY

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Complaints About Attorneys (Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
  
   
   DOJ website to help combat discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS (Separate Website)
The website includes information about the ADA federal civil rights protections to people living with HIV/AIDS in public accommodations, employment and state and local government services. The site also has information about filing a discrimination complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
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