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Americans With Disabilities Act – Olmstead:
Organizations, Services and
Resources

 

Organizations & Services:

  • ADA National Network
    Information, guidance and training on the ADA. Also check out their ADA Anniversary page.
  • Disability Network – Nothern Michigan
    At Disability Network, it’s in our power to change everything, from individual lives to the wider community. We help people with disabilities and their families lead more productive lives in Northern Lower Michigan. 
  • Federal Transit Administration
    If you have any questions or concerns regarding public transportation for persons with disabilities, please contact the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights on our toll-free Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistance Line at 1-888-446-4511 [Voice] or by e-mail at FTA.ADAAssistance@dot.gov.
  • National Center for Law and Economic Justice
    The Center demonstrates that the law can be a powerful instrument for improving the lives of the most disadvantaged members of our society.

Resources: Websites & Blogs:

  • AMC Sensory Friendly Films
    AMC Theaters has a great resource about when AMC theaters witll be having sensory friendly film screenings. Great for family & sensory friendly fun! 
  • Disasters, People with Disabilities and the ADA
    A blog designed to address concerns of the disability community concerning the American Red Cross, Offices of Emergency Management, and Special Needs Shelters. It is also designed to provide information and resources concerning people with disabilities before, during and after disasters. 
  • Sample Letter to Senators on ADA Restoration Act (Reunify Gally – Nov. 21, 2007)
    How to let your Senator know how important this piece of legislation is.
  • Senate Hearing on the ADA Restoration Act (Reunify Gally – Nov. 21, 2007)
    Info on a recent Senate hearing.
  • Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information
    A Pennsylvania attorney with tools and articles on how to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act and searchable archives on other related subjects.
  • Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act 
    William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M, is a Legal Consultant on Americans with Disabilities Act matters.  A professor and author, Mr. Goren strives to make the ADA/Rehabilitation Act more understandable.
  • The Sketchley Method                                                                                  
    Twyla Sketchley is a Flordia based legal expert on abuse and maltreatment of Elders and peole with disabilities.  Her site has resources for lawyers working on Elder abuse cases, consumers, and professionals in the Elder and disability care sectors.