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Ableism & Dis/Ability Research Guide: Legal Issues

Use this guide to explore the various facets of ableism and dis/ability including news; organizations; law; statistics; local resources, and published materials such as poplular and scholarly articles, books, reference sources, and films.

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Books in Holman Library

People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.

National Laws, Legislation and Regulations

ABLE Act of 2014 (H.R.647)
U.S. Department of Justice: Civil Rights Division - ADA
U.S. Department of Education: Americans with Disabilities Act
Social Security Administration: Benefits for People with Disabilities
United Nations: Disability Inclusion Strategy
U.S. Department of Education: Disability Discrimination - Overview of the Laws
U.S. Department of Justice: Guide to Disability Rights Laws
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
"The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities."
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
[Legal Information Institute, Cornell University]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[United Nations]

Washington State and Local

King County Law Library
Serves the legal research needs of the government, lawyers, and residents of King County.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind: Disability Laws
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS): Disability Support
Washington Law Help: Disability Rights

Terminology

Here are some terms to use when searching for information on the legal aspects of ableism.

anti-discrimination
disability law
human rights
learning disability
self-determination
universal human rights