Civil Rights Information Center
Civil Rights Resource Links
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC provides resources for those with questions or concerns regarding discrimination in the workplace.
The Bill of Rights
The Library of Congress offers numerous links to historical information on the Bill of Rights, the foundation of many important civil rights in America.
US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting discrimination in programs that receive funding from the US Department of Education.
Fair Housing Laws and Presidential Executive Orders
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides this guide to laws and executive orders on fair housing.
IDEA
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), funded by a grant from the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities is a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth; IDEA; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and research-based information on effective educational practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page
The US Department of Justice offers information and technical assistance on the ADA, which promotes equal access to jobs, facilities and services for people with disabilities.
Discriminatory Practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) describes the laws it uses to address discrimination in employment.
DisabilityInfo.gov: Civil Rights
The government provides this guide to federal laws designed to prohibit discrimination based on disability.
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