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There are 18 resources  
General Information - (4)
Veterans with Disabilities - (1)
Airline Passengers with Disabilities - (2)
How to File a Complaint - (3)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (4)
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  General Information
 
   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
  
   
   Rights of People with Disabilities In Places of Public 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)
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits places of public accommodation (public places) from discriminating against persons with disabilities. Click to learn more.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights

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   Rights of Disabled People in Public Accomodations 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)
On January 1, 2008, a new law took effect that now requires places of public accommodation to take certain actions to assure that people with disabilities have access to their facilities, programs, and services. Click for more information.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights

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   Disability Discrimination (Separate Website)
Basic information on disability discrimination, reasonable accommodations and filing a charge.
By: The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  
   
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  Veterans with Disabilities
 
   Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities 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)
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service.
By: New York State Division of Human Rights

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  Airline Passengers with Disabilities
 
   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

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   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

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  How to File a Complaint
 
   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

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   How to File a Discrimination Complaint With The Office For Civil Rights (Separate Website)
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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   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

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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Do You Have Trouble Speaking and Understanding English? Know Your Rights!
If you have trouble speaking and understanding English? Know Your Rights!
By: Legal Services NYC
 
    Read this in: Arabic / العربية , Chinese / 中文 , Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well? 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)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
  
   
   If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance. 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.
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them.
By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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   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

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  More information
 
   How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in NYC 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)
An overview of how to file complaint against a Lawyer or Judge in NYC. Outlines client's rights and responsibilities.
By: City Bar Justice Center
  
   
   English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases 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: United States Department of Justice

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   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
  
   
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