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Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg2.html
Source: United States Department of Justice

Final ruling by the Department of Justice implementing the ADA into actions by all state and local governments.
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• Since the ADA is a federal law, does it apply to state and local governments?
• Does the ADA apply to by local government?
• Are government jobs covered by the ADA?

Washington v. Davis
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n
Source: Findlaw

U.S. Supreme Court case discussing the mental state of mind to prove a constitutional discrimination violation. In the case, a police department used a standardized test that resulted in a disproportionate negative impact on black applicants.
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• Where can I find the law governing constitutional discrimination?

St. Francis College v. Al-Khazraji
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n
Source: Findlaw

US Supreme Court case defining the term "race" in 42 U.S.C. � 1981. Because 42 U.S.C. � 1981 was enacted in 1866, "race" under this statute has a broader meaning.
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• What does race mean?

American Disabilities Act
http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil
Source: Findlaw

Discussion of the various types of facilities that employers are required to make accessible under the American with Disabilities Act, from the application process and recruitment to social functions and recreational activities.
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• What are my rights under the ADA?
• What type of facilities must an employer make accessible because of my disability?

EEOC Guidance on ADA Reasonable Accommodation
http://articles.corporate.findlaw.com/articles/fil
Source: Findlaw

Article by Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP discussing an EEOC Guidance about who is entitled to reasonable accommodations, requests for reasonable accommodations, requesting documentation, reasonable accommodations, and undue hardship.
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• What is a reasonable accommodation?
• How do I request a reasonable accommodation?