Know your rights
Disability laws protect people with IDD at school, at work, in health care, in housing, and in everyday life. Pick a topic for a plain explanation, what to ask for, and where to get help.
This page is general information in plain language. It is not legal advice. For help with your own situation, contact one of the free helpers listed on this page.
Topics
- Americans with Disabilities ActProtections at work, in government, and in businesses.Read
- School rights: IDEAFree appropriate public education and IEPs.Read
- Section 504Equal access at school and in federally funded programs.Read
- CollegeDisability services and accommodations after high school.Read
- Workplace rightsAccommodations, fair treatment, and vocational rehabilitation.Read
- Health care rightsEqual care and communication you understand.Read
- Housing rightsFair housing, accommodations, and modifications.Read
- SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid rightsNotices, appeals, payees, and keeping benefits.Read
- Living in the communityOlmstead and the rules for waiver-funded homes.Read
- Voting rightsRegistering, getting help, and accessible polling.Read
- Requesting accommodationsStep-by-step, with a letter builder.Read
- Filing a complaintWhich agency handles what, and the deadlines.Read
- Find legal helpFree advocates and lawyers in every state.Read
- Rights by situationTell us what is happening. We will show what applies.Read
Last reviewed: October 2026. See something out of date? Use the "Report" button on any rights page.