Understanding Disability Laws
Whether you’re a government official, a person with a disability, a parent, a school administrator, or someone who works alongside people with disabilities, you may have questions about disability rights and legal protections. The resources below can help you find clear answers and official guidance.
Overview of rights and requirements under the
ADA, including Titles I–V.
https://www.ada.gov/
Free information, training, and technical assistance on the ADA.
https://adata.org/
ADA Regulations – Official federal regulations and enforcement information.
https://www.ada.gov/resources/
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal funds.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
Federal law governing special education services for children with disabilities.
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
Disability Rights – Protections against housing discrimination for people with disabilities.
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disability_main
Disability discrimination laws in the workplace.
https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination
U.S. Department of Transportation – Accessibility rights in public transportation.
https://www.transportation.gov/accessibility
Key Resources
Access Allegany Call Center – Transportation and TDD support services
https://www.accessallegany.com/our-services
Long-term care and disability services
https://nyconnects.ny.gov/services/allegany-county-ny-connects-sofabroop12150
NY Connects – Disabled & Long-Term Care Assistance
https://www.cattco.gov/ny-connects/disabled-and-long-term-care-assistance-cattaraugus-county
County ADA Coordinator contact & grievance procedures
https://www.cattco.gov/administrators-office/american-disabilities-act
Developmental disabilities support
https://communityschools.caboces.org/resource/cattaraugus-county-community-services
Accessibility for county programs
https://chautauquacountyny.gov/carts/ADA
Aging & Disability Resource Center
https://chautauquacountyny.gov/office-aging
Disability programs and services
https://resourcecenter.org/services/disability/
Erie County Office for People with Disabilities
https://www.erie.gov/ecopd/
Genesee County Office for the Aging / NY Connects
https://www.lawhelpny.org/organization/genesee-county-office-for-the-aging
ttps://www.geneseeny.gov/gohealth/Home/Programs-and-Services/Children-with-Special-Needs
WorkSource One – Disability Resource Coordination (Job Seeker)
https://www.niagaracounty.gov/worksource_one/job_seeker/disability_resource_coordination.php
Links & Resources
https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/a-f/children_with_special_needs/links___resources.php
NY Connects – Wyoming County
https://www.211wny.org/provider/6763/
Developmental Disabilities
https://www.nysnavigator.org/family-resources/resource-map/