Resources
Listed below are National, State, and Regional resources that can help assist employers and businesses in meeting their obligations under the ADA.
National
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Job Accommodation Network
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by:
- providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions,
- providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and
- educating callers about self-employment options.
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Disability and HR: Tips for Human Resources Professionals
This site contains articles, checklists, a glossary, and links to other useful disability resources to help Human Resource (HR) professionals comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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US Business Leadership Network
A national business organization currently representing BLN chapters in 32 states and more than 5000 employers. The organization uses a business to business strategy to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce.
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The Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN)
This web site is your one-stop source for disability employment information including: recruiting services; tools and resources; employer success stories; and business case for hiring people with disabilities;
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Resources for Small Business
Department of Labor website providing links to resources specific to small businesses.
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DisabilityInfo.gov
This is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans, workforce professionals and many others.
State & Regional
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Illinois
Illinois Department of Human Rights
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers and businesses
Chicago
(312) 814-6200 (Voice)(312) 263-1579 (TTY)Springfield
(217) 785-5100 (Voice)(217) 785-5125 (TTY)(800) 662-3942 (IL only)Illinois Department of Human Rights Rules & Regulations
State regulations applying to employers and businesses.
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
(800) 843-6154(800) 447-6404 (TTY)Illinois Workforce Development
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment.
1-888-367-4382Illinois Assistive Technology Project
Agency providing information and various assistive technology that may be used by employees with disabilities.
(217) 522-7985 (voice)(217) 522-9966 (TTY)(800) 852-5110 (Voice/TTY - Illinois only)(217) 522-8067 (Fax)iatp@iltech.org (Email)Capital Development Board
Agency providing technical assistance on the state building code.
217-782-8529Illinois Accessibility Code
Illinois state building code.
Attorney General's Office
Agency that enforces the state building code.
Chicago
312-814-3000(312) 814-3374 (TTY)Springfield
217-782-1090(217) 785-2771 (TTY)Carbondale
618-529-6400/6401(618) 529-6403 (TTY)Veteran's with Disabilities
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
State agency that assists veterans and their family members in getting the services they have rightfully earned(312)814-2460(217)782-6641 -
Indiana
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers and businesses.
(317) 232-2600(800) 628-2909 (Voice)(800) 743-3333 (TTY)Indiana Code TITLE 22, Article 9
State regulations applying to employers and businesses.
Indiana Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
(800) 545-7763Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment
(800) 891-6499workone@dwd.in.gov (Email)Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA)
Agency providing information on various assistive technology that may be used by individuals with disabilities.
317-466-2013888-466-1314Indiana Building Code (PDF)
Indiana state building code.
Office of the Indiana Attorney General
Agency that enforces the state building code.
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St.Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 232-6201(317) 232-7979Veteran's with Disabilities
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
State agency aiding and assisting veterans and qualified family members who are eligible for benefits.(800)827-1000 -
Michigan
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers and businesses.
110 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 800Lansing, MI 48933(517) 335-3165 (Voice)(517) 241-1965 (TTY)(517) 241-0546 (Fax)(800) 482-3604 (Michigan Only)Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
(800) 605-6722 (voice)(888) 605-6722 (TTY)Michigan Talent Bank: Bringing People and Jobs Together
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment.
1-888-253-6855Michigan Assistive Technology Project
Agency providing information and various assistive technology that may be used by employees with disabilities.
43000 West Nine Mile Rd. Suite 113Novi, Michigan 48375248-348-7161 (Voice)248-348-7131 (Fax)info@atofmich.com (Email)Building Code
State building code.
Barrier Free Design Board
Agency providing technical assistance on the state building code.
(517) 241-9300Michigan Attorney General
Agency that enforces the state building code.
(517) 373-1110Veteran's with Disabilities
Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
State agency assisting veterans and their families.(517)481-8000 -
Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers and businesses.
(651) 296-5663(800) 657-3704Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
(651) 296-9981(800) 328-9095(651) 297-5159 (Fax)Minnesota Workforce Center
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment.
(888) 438-5627Minnesota Star Program
Agency providing information on various assistive technology that may be used by employees with disabilities.
(651) 296-2771(800) 657-3862(651) 282-6671 (Fax)Building Codes & Standards Division
Agency providing technical assistance on the state building code.
(651) 296-4639(800) 657-3944(651) 297-1973 (Fax)Attorney General's Office
Agency that enforces the state building code.
(651) 296-3353(800) 657-3787Veteran's with Disabilities
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development: Veterans services
State agency assisting veterans and their families. The agency also provides assistance to employers seeking to hire veterans.(888)438-5627 (V)(651)296-3900 (TTY/TTD)deed.customerservice@state.mn.us (E-mail) -
Ohio
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers and businesses.
888-278-7101Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
800-282-4536Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment.
(877) 644-6562Assistive Technology of Ohio
Agency providing information on various assistive technology that may be used by employees with disabilities.
800-784-3425Ohio Board of Building Standards
Agency providing technical assistance on the state building code.
(614) 644-2613Attorney General's Office
Agency that enforces the state building code.
(614) 466-4320Veteran's with Disabilities
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
State agency assisting veterans and families. An employment services section is included on their website.(614)644-0898(877)644-6838ohiovet@dvs.ohio.gov (E-mail) -
Wisconsin
Equal Rights Division, Department of Workforce Development
Agency enforcing state laws prohibiting discrimination by employers.
Milwaukee office
(414) 227-4384(414) 227-4084 (Fax)Madison Office
(608) 266-6860(608) 267-4592 (Fax)Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency providing vocational services to adults with disabilities and assists employers with locating qualified applicants with disabilities.
(608) 261-0050(800) 442-3477(608) 266-1133 (Fax)http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/default.htmWisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Agency providing employment services to residents seeking employment.
(608) 266-8563WISTECH-Wisconsin Assistive Technology Program
Agency providing information and various assistive technology that may be used by employees with disabilities.
608-266-8905Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Agency providing technical assistance on the state building code.
(608) 266-3151Attorney General's Office
Agency that enforces the state building code.
(608) 266-1221Veteran's with Disabilities
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
State agency assisting veterans and their families.(800)947-8387
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1640 W. Roosevelt Road ·Room 405 Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 413-1407 (V/TTY) or (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY) (312) 413-1856 (Fax)This site may link to materials developed by federal agencies and/or their grantees. Several of the links provided will take you to external websites. The content and materials available on this website is property of the Great Lakes ADA Center. This tool was developed under NIDILRR grant #90DP0091-01-00.