EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
The Department and other federal agencies have developed technical assistance and resources to help state and local governments ensure that their emergency preparedness, response, and management programs are accessible to people with disabilities.
Happening Now—COVID-19
Guidance on When "Long COVID" May Be a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557
This guidance explains that long COVID can be a disability under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This guidance also provides resources for additional information and best practices. (7/26/21)
Leading a Coordinated Civil Rights Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Statement by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Pamela S. Karlan (4/2/21)
DOJ to Resume the Issuance of Right-to-Sue Notices for Title VII, ADA, and GINA Referrals in August 2020
Statement by Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband (8/3/20)
The Department of Justice Warns of Inaccurate Flyers and Postings Regarding the Use of Face Masks and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Press Release (6/30/20)
**COVID-19 ALERT**
Department alert regarding fraudulent flyers on the use of facemasks and the ADA (5/22/20)
Protecting Civil Rights While Responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Statement by Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband
Department of Justice Temporarily Halts the Issuance of Right-to-Sue Notices Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
Statement by Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband
BULLETIN: Civil Rights, HIPAA, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Frequently Asked Questions from FTA Grantees Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Federal Transit Administration
Crisis Standards of Care and Civil Rights Laws
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
U.S. Department of Education
Civil Rights in Emergencies and Disasters
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL)
Ensuring Civil Rights During the COVID-19 Response
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control
Reducing Stigma
Centers for Disease Control
Federal Coronavirus Homepage (www.coronavirus.gov )
The White House, Centers for Disease Control, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
DOJ Technical Assistance
Emergency Management
Letter from DOJ and DHS to State and Local Emergency Management Agencies | (PDF) (2018)
Emergency Management under Title II of the ADA (HTML) | (PDF) (2007)Title II Checklist (Emergency Management) (HTML) | (PDF) (2007)
The ADA and Emergency Shelters: Access for All in Emergencies and Disasters (HTML) | (PDF) (2007)
ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters (HTML) | (PDF) (2007)
An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities (HTML) | (PDF) (2006)
Health Care
Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities (2010)
Reasonable Modifications
Reasonable Modifications of Policies and Procedures at ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
Policies and Procedures at ADA Update: A Primer for Small Business
Service Animals
ADA Requirements: Service Animals
Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA | PDF
Effective Communication
ADA Requirements: Effective Communication | PDF
Communicating with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Hospital Settings | PDF
Communicating with People Who Have Disabilities from the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments
Communicating with Customers from the ADA Update: A Primer for Small Business
Barrier Removal
Readily Achievable Barrier Removal from ADA Update: A Primer for Small Business
Removing Barriers from Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities
ADA Limitations: Direct Threat and Legitimate Safety Requirement
Lesson One of Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities
Qualified Individual with a Disability and Safety chapters of the Title II Technical Assistance Manual
The Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line to provide information and materials to the public about the requirements of the ADA. To get answers to technical questions, obtain general ADA information, order free ADA materials, or ask about filing a complaint, please call 800-514-0301 (voice) or 833-610-1264 (TTY).
Other Federal Emergency Resources
Department of Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Department of Homeland Security (Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties)
Notice for Recipients on Nondiscrimination During Disasters (HTML) | (PDF) (2017)
Tips for Effectively Communicating with the Whole Community in Disasters (HTML) | (PDF) (2017)
Guide to Interacting with People Who Have Disabilities (PDF) (2013)
Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Civil Rights)