Veterans’ Rights
Disability Rights: ADA + Rehabilitation Act
42 U.S.C. § 12112 • 29 U.S.C. § 794
What these laws do
- Prohibit disability discrimination in covered employment contexts.
- Require reasonable accommodations (case-specific) when applicable.
- Rehab Act applies to federal programs and many federally funded contexts.
What to document
- Accommodation requests and employer responses (keep it in writing).
- Job requirements and performance documentation.
- Adverse actions after disclosures/requests (timelines matter).