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Division of Special Programs
Disability
Barriers to employment, transportation, public accommodations, public
services, and telecommunications have imposed staggering economic and
social costs on American society and have undermined our
well-intentioned efforts to educate, rehabilitate, and employ
individuals with disabilities. By breaking down these barriers, society
will benefit from the skills and talents of individuals with
disabilities, allow us all to gain from their increased purchasing power
and ability to use it, and will lead to fuller, more productive lives
for all Americans.
Listed below are just some of the resources providing information for
individuals with disabilities:
Federal Resources:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with
disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of
race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees
equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public
accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government
services, and telecommunications.
ADA Questions and Answers
DisabilityInfo.gov
The federal government’s disability-related information
and resources website.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Contains a
variety of articles and publications on automotive safety issues for
persons with disabilities.
State Resources:
Disability Parking Placards and License Plates
Information from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
concerning parking placards and license plates for disabled persons.
Local Resources:
Senior Connection
A directory of local agencies, organizations, and services
related to
seniors and citizens with disabilities.
Tax Relief
If you are disabled, you may be eligible for real
estate tax relief. Please contact the County of York's Office of
the Commissioner of the Revenue at 890-3381.
Other Resources:
Everything You Need to Know About Wheelchairs
An article published in Fairfax County’s publication,
Disability
Services Beacon, Spring 2006.
Ramps
Information regarding ramps for persons with
mobility impairments.
Contact
Information:
Administration Center
224 Ballard Street/P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, VA 23690-0532
Phone: (757) 890-3883
Email
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