Countdown to ADA Anniversary 5 days to go!

Where do we go to complain if we feel we have been wronged?  Oftentimes
we are either ripped off, discriminated against, or not allowed to 
fully participate in a lawyer/client or doctor/patient relationships.

Free assistance from U.S. Government agencies that deal with a variety
problems we face.

WE DONT MOPE,  WE BALK!

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

EEOC's mission is to promote equal opportunity in employment by enforcing 
the federal civil rights employment laws through administrative and judicial 
actions, and education and technical assistance.

To avoid delay, call or write beforehand if you need special assistance, 
such as an interpreter, to file a charge.

http://www.eeoc.gov/

---Filing a Charge
   http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/howtofil.html

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20507 

(202) 663-4900
(202) 663-4494 (TDD)

Toll-Free Information
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800-669-4000
800-669-6820 (TDD)

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Department Of Justice - Disability Rights Section 

The Disability Rights Section protects the rights of persons with 
disabilities under Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with 
Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of 
disability in places of public accommodation, including all hotels, 
restaurants, retail stores, theaters, health care facilities, convention 
centers, parks, and places of recreation (Title III), in all activities 
of state and local governments (Title II), and in all employment 
practices of state and local government employers with 15 or more 
employees (Title I). 

http://www.usdoj.gov/

Department Of Justice
Disability Rights Section 
P.O. Box 66738 
Washington, D.C. 20035-6738 
(202) 307-0663 (Voice and TDD) 
Fax: (202) 307-1198

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

A decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for 
every American.

http://www.hud.gov/

---File a Complaint (has online complaint form)
   http://www.hud.gov/complnts.html

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 
Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Room 5204 451 Seventh St. SW 
Washington, DC 20410-2000

1-800-669-9777
1-800-927-9275 TDD

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Department of Fair Housing

The National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to 
serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public 
with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing 
discrimination.

http://www.fairhousing.com/

---Fair Housing Agency Finder
   http://www.fairhousing.com/resources/finder/index.htm

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and 
consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the 
nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, 
and free of undue restrictions.

http://www.ftc.gov/

---Online complaint form
   http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/complaint.htm

Federal Trade Commission
CRC-240
Washington, D.C. 20580

202-FTC-HELP (202-382-4357)

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Better Business Bureau (BBB)

BBB provides reports on businesses and charities to help consumers and 
donors make informed decisions, helps resolve consumer complaints and 
promotes ethics in business.

http://www.bbb.org/

---Locate a BBB
   http://www.bbb.org/bureaus/index.html

---BBB Dispute Resolution Services (has online complaint form)
   http://www.bbb.org/complaints/index.html

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