Chapter 7 CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: LAW, LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY FEES COMPARATIVE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DISABILITY RIGHTS LAW

Index

• 7.0 I. Introduction
• 7.1 II. Who Has a Disability?
• 7.2 A. ADA
• 7.3 B. New York State Human Rights Law
• 7.4 C. Local Human Rights Laws – New York City
• 7.5 III. What Is a Covered Entity and What Are Its Obligations?
• 7.6 A. Employment
• 7.7 B. Places of Public Accommodation
• 7.8 C. Recent Service Animal Developments
• 7.9 D. Local Human Rights Laws Around New York State
• 7.10 E. “Reasonable Accommodation”
• 7.11 IV. What Remedies Are Available?
• 7.12 A. ADA
• 7.13 B. New York State and City Laws
• 7.14 C. Other Local Laws Around New York State
• 7.15 D. Tort Law
• 7.16 V. Conclusion