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Disability Discrimination: Applicable Laws<\/h1>\n
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When a person suffers unfair treatment due to a disability, it’s disability discrimination. The disability can be mental or physical.<\/p>\r\n

Discrimination might also come from perceived disability. This type of discrimination on the basis of disability includes verbal or physical harassment. Disability discrimination also includes denying access to services, businesses, and buildings.<\/p>\r\n

Protected Disability 101<\/h2>\r\n

Protected disabilities can include being hard of hearing or blind. They can also include developmental disabilities and other impairments.<\/p>\r\n

Below is a list of federal laws banning discrimination based on disability<\/a>. There are links to the full texts of those laws.<\/p>\r\n

Many states have civil rights laws<\/a> mirroring federal laws. Your state laws may be similar to those identified below. Cities and counties can also enact ordinances and laws related to civil rights.<\/p>\r\n

This article discusses laws preventing disability discrimination and protecting the rights of people with disabilities.<\/p>\r\n

The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA)<\/h2>\r\n

The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986<\/a> (ACAA) bans disability discrimination in air transportation. It applies to:<\/p>\r\n