Federal Disability Laws

Many important laws have been passed at the Federal level to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities and remove barriers to their full participation in the community. Click the links below to learn about some of these laws.

Architectural Barriers Act
Fair Housing Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Olmstead vs LC
Rehabilitation Act
 

For information on the laws listed above and additional Federal laws, read A Guide to Disability Rights Laws from the U.S. Department of Justice.