Americans with Disabilities Act and Veterans

by Spencer & Spencer on June 17, 2010

Access “Know Your Rights” Info for Veterans

A new publication, “ADA: Know Your Rights — Returning Service Members with Disabilities,” is now available. 

The publication provides service members who have been seriously wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom a basic understanding of their rights under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and where to turn for additional information and assistance.

Access the report here:
http://www.ada.gov/servicemembers_adainfo.html 

or download a pdf version: http://www.ada.gov/servicemembers_adainfo.pdf

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