A History of Unfair Treatment

In the past, people with disabilities were treated differently than others. Some things have improved but this unfair treatment is still a serious problem.
People with disabilities face unfair treatment daily. Unfair treatment happens in all areas of life, like:

• Being left out
• Going to public buildings
• At jobs
• Housing
• At school
• Taking transportation
• At play
• Access to information
• Living where you want
• Health or medical services
• Voting
• And many other public services

The paragraphs above are based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC § 12101.
People with disabilities have a right to equal treatment!

What Are Our Principles?

Access to Public Places: You must have equal access to all public or private places and websites.
Follow the Laws: We make sure everyone follows all laws that protect people from unfair treatment. We make sure laws are not changed to be unfair.
Job: You must be treated equally at work. Your employers should make fair changes to your job or work place if you need them.
Government: Your government must provide all services to you equally.
Housing: You must get equal treatment for both public and private housing, and fair changes for your disability if you need them.
Fair Treatment: You must get fair changes for your disability at any public or private place if you need them to get equal treatment to services or programs.
Public Treatment: You must be treated equally at all public places.
Transportation Services: Your transportation services must be equally accessible to you.

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