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Discrimination Against
the Disabled
Discriminating against people with
disabilities is against the law.
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 Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY
(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.
Bias Hotline
(212) 306-7450
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 (212) 306-7589
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 (212) 306-7686
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