Advocacy, Incorporated Handout Materials

Housing, Employment, Access and Transportation

EM1: The Client Assistance Program (CAP) in Texas (4/10)

EM1S: Programa de Asistencia Para Clientes en Texas (CAP) – (22 pgs – 7/99) (4/10)
Spanish Translation of EM1

EM3: The Vocational Rehabilitation System in Texas – (4/10)
Discussion of the Texas Vocational Rehabilitation Commission system, who is eligible or ineligible, what to expect, etc.

EM3S: El Sistema de Rehabilitacion Vocacional en Texas – (8 pgs – 8/02)
Spanish Translation of EM3

EM4: The Client Assistance Program and Transition Services (4/10)
CAP's view of and ability to assist with transition services and how to contact CAP.

EM4S: El Programa de Ayuda Para el Cliente y Servicios de Transicion (8 pgs – 10/99)
Spanish Translation of EM4

EM5: Employment Discrimination (02/01)

EM6: Employment Advice for Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities (4/97)
Information regarding legal requirements, accommodations, etc.

EM7: Reasonable Accommodations for Deaf Employees Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
A publication of the National Association for the Deaf (used with permission)

EM8: TPASS Texas Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (SSI & SSDI) (4/10)

EM8S: TPASS Texas Protection and Advocacy brochure (Spanish version)

EM9: For Beneficiaries of Social Security (4/10)

HS1: Ending Discrimination in Housing: Fair Housing Laws (3/96)
Types of prohibited discrimination; who must follow the Act; how to file a complaint; what happens to the complaint; and complaints about zoning and deed restrictions.

HS2: Overcoming Barriers to Opening Group Homes for People with Disabilities (01/94)

TR1: Discrimination in Mass Transportation (5/95)
Discusses accessible public transportation as required by § 504 of Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; who is protected; filing a complaint; and discusses state law prohibiting discrimination in transportation and the enforcement of same.

TR2: Discrimination in Air Transportation (3/94)
Information regarding the Air Carrier Access Act of 1987; who is protected; discriminatory practices prohibitions; accessibility of aircraft; other services and accommodations; administrative provisions; filing a complaint; and an overview of state law and the enforcement of same in regard to public transportation.

TR3: What is Paratransit Service and How Can I Get It? (18 pgs - 8/04)
An overview of the Paratransit system, situation examples, website addresses for more information and contact information.

AC1: How to File a Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (11/2000)

AC2: Section 504 and Discrimination by Service Providers (2/95)
General information regarding § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, who is protected, and what to do if discrimination occurs.

AC3: Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Fact Sheet
Provided by U. S. Dept. of Justice.

AC4: Discrimination in Post-Secondary Education (3/95)
General information regarding § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination protection, reasonable accommodations, and what to do if discrimination occurs.

AC5: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Child Care Providers (2/95)
Explains ADA requirements in regard to child care centers.

AC6: Section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (11/90)
Discusses the purpose of § 502 and defines "barriers;" explains the Architectural Barriers Act and function of the Compliance Board; gives enforcement examples; and explains complaint procedures and how to file a complaint.

AC7: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Basic information regarding requirements of the ADA provided by the U. S. Dept. of Justice.

AC9: Americans with Disabilities Requirements in Public Accommodations Fact Sheet
Provided by U. S. Dept. of Justice.

AC10: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Requirements
Provided by U. S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.

AC11: Responsibilities of State and Local Government Agencies under Title II of the ADA
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC12: DEAF ADVOCACY PROJECT brochure (10/99)

AC14: Legal Rights of Deaf Individuals to Effective Communication in a Mental Health Setting
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC15: Police and Law Enforcement Agency Responsibilities to Deaf Individuals
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC16: The Rights of Deaf Inmates
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC17: Obligations of Private Colleges and Other Post-secondary Institutions to Deaf Students
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC18: Title III of the ADA: Provision of Auxiliary Aids by Public Accommodations
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC19: The Obligations of the Hospitality Industry to Deaf and Hard of Hearing People under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC20: Obligations of Cruise Ships under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC21: Attorneys, Deaf Clients, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC22: Obligations of State and Local Colleges and Universities to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
Provided by the National Association of the Deaf Law Center.

AC23: The Legal Rights of People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Texas Courts

AC24: The Sign Up Fund Brochure - An Attorney's Guide to effective communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients
Funded by the Texas State Bar Foundation
 

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