Disability Law Colorado aims to insure that Coloradans with abilities can obtain reasonable accomodations-and do not face harassment or retaliation-at work. We have various resources available on our Fact Sheets page.
Employment
Success Stories
Deaf Students Get Degrees After All
Two students who are deaf were pursuing degrees in special education. The college intended not to recommend them for licensure because they were deaf.
A Man with Asperger's Pursues His Dreams
Disability Law Colorado advocated for a young man with disabilities when his request to attend a program for college students with disabilities was denied...
Related Resources
Assistive Technology Fact Sheet
Assistive technology (AT) is defined by the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabiliti
Ticket to Work Rules
In 1999, the U.S. Congress passed the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TTW).
Family Medical Leave Act
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave per year and requires group health benefits to be maintained during the leave.
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Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects persons with disabilities and people with whom they associate or have a relationship.
Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
This brochure from the Department of Justice offers excellent information about your employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment Discrimination Fact Sheet
People with disabilities are protected from employer discrimination under Titles I & II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
HIV and the Law - Fact Sheet
This fact sheet outlines the various laws that protect people who are living with HIV. It also explores how the Adults with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be applied to protect people with HIV in the employment context.
