Federal and state laws give persons with disabilities the right to not to be discriminated against in the areas of employment and housing -- and these rights include being able to bring a service dog into public areas and rental units.
Can You Be Fired From a Job While on Leave With Disability?
Being granted disability insurance benefits while you are off work does not prevent your employer from taking your job away.
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace: An Overview of the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from discrimination based on a disability.
Housing Rights of People With Disabilities
A person with a disability who's seeking a rental shouldn't face questions by landlords as to whether they have a disability or illness, nor a request to see medical records.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons' Right to Effective Communication in Health Care Settings
Federal law requires health care facilities to provide information and services in a way that deaf and hard of hearing individuals can access and understand.
Wheelchair Ramps: Legal Requirements of Commercial Property Owners
The basics of the legal protections and requirements for wheelchair ramps.
Blind and Low Vision Persons' Right to Health Care Information in Alternative Formats
Federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibit health care providers from discriminating against people on the basis of disability. If you are blind or have low vision, this means that, among other things, you have a right to receive health care information in “alternative formats” that you can read.