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Discrimination
Against the Disabled
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is responsible for developing City policies regarding people with disabilities, reviewing building plans to ensure accessibility, overseeing compliance with disabilities laws, and advocating for people with disabilities. The Legal Unit of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities helps individuals understand their rights. Every City agency must name an ADA coordinator, who should be able to assist you in getting access to services. For example, if you need the services of a sign language interpreter, the Mayor's Office can provide you with that information.
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
100 Gold Steet, 2nd fl.
(212) 788-2830, tty (212) 788-2838
Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, ethnic identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status or a variety of other characteristics is against the law. The primary enforcer of these laws is the City Commission on Human Rights. To report an incident of bias or discrimination, call or drop by the Bias Hotline office. If you want to file a complaint, you will have to visit the office.
Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm;
Friday, 10 am to 3 pm
NYC Commission on Human Rights
40 Rector Street
(212) 306-7500;TTY (800) 421-1220; TTY Spanish (877) 662-4886
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