www.disabilityaccessinfo.ca.gov
The website provides information and links on the major laws, regulations and areas of interest regarding disability rights and access for Californians with disabilities and other interested persons.
Resources
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
www.dfeh.ca.gov
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is the largest state civil rights agency in the country. It was established as an independent department charged with enforcing California’s comprehensive employment, housing, public accommodations and public service non-discrimination laws, as well as the State’s bias-related hate violence law. DFEH routinely provides technical assistance to employers, business establishments and housing providers regarding their responsibilities under the law. DFEH has jurisdiction over both private and public entities operating within the State of California, including corporate entities, private sector contracts granted by the State of California, and all State departments and local governments.
Employment/Public Accommodations:
(800) 884-1684 (Within California)
(916) 478-7200 (Outside California)
Housing:
(800) 233-3212 (Within California)
(510) 622-2945 (Outside California)
Hate Violence:
(800) 884-1684 (Outside Sacramento, CA)
(916) 478-7200 (Inside Sacramento, CA)
TTY:
(800) 700-2320 (Within California)
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Wrightslaw provides parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys with accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. The site contains thousands of articles, cases, and resources about dozens of topics and is a clearinghouse of information.
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)
DOL – ODEP
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
ODEP provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities. 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.