Resources for Individuals with Epilepsy Experiencing Discrimination
These resources provide information for parents, individuals with epilepsy, and advocates for people with disabilities. The information is provided by the Epilepsy Foundation for education of our users.
- For questions about the content, please contact the agency or organization directly.
- For questions about epilepsy-specific concerns, please contact us at legalrights@efa.org.
Education
General Resources about Discrimination
- Center for Parent Information and Resources
- U.S. Department of Education
- Frequently Asked Questions about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Information on Filing a Complaint of Discrimination
- Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities
- Know Your Rights: Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools (fact sheet)
- Rights of Students with Disabilities in Public Charter Schools (webpage contains webinar link)
Employment
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I
Advocacy Strategies
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidance
- Q&A about Epilepsy in the Workplace and the ADA
- Q&A about HealthCare Workers and the ADA
- Q&A for Parties to Mediation: Mediation & the ADA
- Guidance for Job Applicants
- Enforcement Guidance on Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship
- Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees
- Filing a Charge of Discrimination
More Resources
Public Accommodations (ADA Titles II and III)
U.S. Department of Justice Resources
- How to File an ADA Complaint
- Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA
- ADA Requirements: Service Animals
General ADA Resources
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - federal agency that enforces the employment provisions of the ADA
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - offers free guidance on workplace accommodations, the ADA, and disability employment issues
- U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) - coordinates with employers and government agencies to increase workplace success of people with disabilities
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, ADA Section - provides technical help and resources about federal laws that protect people with disabilities
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - ensures transportation agencies provide access to passengers with disabilities in various forms of travel, including public transit and air travel
Reviewed By:
Joseph I. Sirven MD / Patricia O. Shafer RN MN
on:
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
