Rights and money

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local governments (Title II) and businesses open to the public (Title III) to be accessible, including entrances, routes, restrooms, and parking.
• Older buildings must remove barriers when it is readily achievable. New and changed buildings must meet the ADA Standards.
• Ask the business or government office to fix the barrier. Use the Letter builder.
• File a complaint with the Department of Justice at ada.gov. Questions? Call the ADA Information Line at 800-514-0301 (TTY 1-833-610-1264).

The Fair Housing Act protects your right to changes and accommodations you need at home. See If you rent.

The ADA also covers jobs. You can ask for accommodations like an accessible desk, a closer parking spot, or a flexible schedule. See Rights at work on EmploymentWorks.

Transit agencies must offer paratransit and accessible buses and trains. Airlines must help you and protect your wheelchair. See Getting around and Flying with a wheelchair.

• SSDI is for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes. SSI is for people with low income and savings; in 2026 it pays up to $994 a month for one person or $1,491 for a couple. Apply at ssa.gov.
• Medicaid pays for equipment, care at home, and more. Many states have a Medicaid buy-in so you can work and keep coverage.
• ABLE accounts let you save without losing SSI or Medicaid. See ABLE accounts on EmploymentWorks.
• Working while on benefits? See Benefits and work.