A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job or work environment that helps you do that job. This includes changes to help you apply for a job. The change must be related to your disability. Examples of reasonable accommodations include: … Read More
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Employment Discrimination Frequently Asked Questions
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities Act, and The Civil Rights Act of 1990 protect job applicants and employees with disabilities against discrimination. … Read More
Documenting Employment Discrimination
If you believe you are treated unfairly in the workplace it is important to keep a record of it. You will need details about your treatment if you file a charge of discrimination. A written record will be helpful during that process. You also have the right to, and should, regularly review and copy your personnel file. … Read More
Settlement Reached in ADA Complaint Filed by Disability Rights Rhode Island: $30,000 in Compensation, Revised Practices and Training at Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Settlement Reached in ADA Complaint Filed by Disability Rights Rhode Island: $30,000 in Compensation, Revised Practices and Training at Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center … Read More
Safety and Guardianship
Investigate reports of abuse and neglect, including at facilities and segregated schools … Read More
Assistive Technology
Represent persons denied, or incurring delays in acquiring, technology devices or services from public funding sources such as Medicare, Medicaid, school districts, and vocational rehabilitation. … Read More
Employment
Represent persons denied Employment Accommodations … Read More
Residential and Community-Based Services
Represent persons denied Residential and Community-Based Services … Read More
Government and Public Accommodations
Represent persons denied Accommodations … Read More
We Want to Hear from You!
We Want to Hear from You! PUBLIC COMMENTS – SAMHSA/CMHS invites you to send comments about the PAIMI Program services and activities conducted by Disability Rights Rhode Island. … Read More