n HIV AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT n THE LAW
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from
discrimination by public or private employers, programs and contractors, or places of public accommodation. This includes people who have HIV/AIDS or are suspected of
having HIV/AIDS. If you believe you have been discriminated against because you have HIV or AIDS, call the following numbers for information or help.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s primary function is to provide referrals and legal representation to people who otherwise cannot obtain access to the court system —
the poor, minorities, the elderly, those disabled by mental illness or long-term diseases, and recent immigrants.
The AIDS Legal Project in Atlanta – 404-614-3969
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. •
www.atlantalegalaid.org EMPLOYMENT
If you suspect that you are being discriminated against at work because you have HIV or AIDS, call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for information: Toll Free – 800-669-4000
404-562-6800 – Atlanta • 912-652-4234 – Savannah
To order posters which describe laws that prohibit job discrimination, call 800-669-3362 or visit
www.eeoc.gov
HOUSING
If you suspect a landlord may have refused to rent to you because you have HIV or AIDS, call Housing and Urban Development for information and fair housing publications: Housing and Urban Development – 800-669-9777; online at
www.hud.gov
MEDICAL CARE If you suspect that a medical office, dental office, hospital or nursing home has
discriminated against you because you have HIV or AIDS, call the Department of Justice (phone number and website below).
DAY CARE
If you believe your child was refused admission to a day care center because he or she has HIV or AIDS, call the Department of Justice (phone number and website below).
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS
If you think any public accommodations, such as restaurants, gymnasiums or hotels, have refused service to you because you have HIV or AIDS, call the Department of Justice (phone number and website below).
U.S. Department of Justice
Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line – 800-514-0301 TTY for hearing impaired – 800-514-0383
ADA website at the Department of Justice –
www.ada.gov
Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Communications • January 2006
www.dhr.georgia.gov
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