People with disabilities enjoy various rights under the federal law. But Californians with disability have more comprehensive laws thanks to their legislators who kept making laws that will benefit different kinds of people living in the very diverse state. Californians with disability have rights under state laws on different categories.
• Public entities
Government agencies are also known as public entities. These agencies have the responsibility to provide the disabled an equal opportunity to participate on their programs. This means that they must provide them with auxiliary aids if necessary, such as Braille materials or audio-visual aids. This applies to all state and local Government programs, activities or services.
This right is supported by the federal laws Titles II and IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act: Section 508, and the state-mandated California Government Code 11135 – 11139.
• Employment
Both state and federal laws give people with disabilities the right to apply and be employed. The Fair Employment and Housing Act of the CA Government Code protect people from harassment or discrimination in the workplace and housing due to disability. CA disability and employment rights law apply to those independent from ADA such as private businesses or non-profit organizations.
The Title I of ADA also supports employment rights for disabled people. This law applies to employers who have 15 or more employees.
• Transportation
Transportation is a necessity that everyone should enjoy, and that includes people with disabilities. It lets them participate in different aspects of life like employment and leisure. The disabled should not be discriminated when it comes to providing transportation services, and that includes both private and public entities. Title II of the ADA supports this right.
• Education
The right to education is supported by a lot of state and federal laws and regulations. The applicable law depends on several factors that affect the person disabled and his education. A person with a developmental disability may need to enroll in a special school, while a paraplegic may attend a normal school that is accessible despite his condition. The education level of the enrollee should also be considered.
To learn more about the laws regarding disability, consult a California Disability Lawyer. These lawyers may also help people with disabilities during a case if they think that they are being denied of their rights.
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