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Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD enforces the Fair Housing Act and has issued guidelines under this law (the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines) which cover multi-family housing.  These guidelines are available on HUD's website.  Information is also available on how to file a complaint with HUD under the Fair Housing Act.  HUD's website also addresses access under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to employment; also provides information on how to file ADA complaints.
 
Federal Communications Commission
FCC offers technical assistance on ADA telephone relay service requirements. FCC also has jurisdiction over compliance with Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act.
 
Federal Documents Center
A collection of federal documents and links to federal agencies.
Federal Register
This site not only contains the Federal Register but can access many Government Printing Office documents. It is a "gateway" site with access to most documents available from the Government Printing Office (see below).
FirstGov.gov
FirstGov.gov, the official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government.  The site provides a powerful search engine and links to information from the federal government, local and tribal governments, and foreign nations around the world.
General Service Administration Public Building Service
The GSA's Public Buildings Service manages the Accessibility Program for GSA. This program provides liaison and technical staff support to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator concerning accessibility complaints against GSA facilities.
Government Accounting Office
Download or order reports directly from this site. Reports include status of business, schools compliance with the ADA, civil rights issues, as well as transportation issues.
Government Printing Office
The Government Printing Office maintains its own web page with access to the Federal Register, Congressional Record, legislation, etc. Access through a Federal Depository Library gateway (see above) is sometimes easier.
Internal Revenue Service
IRS provides information about tax code provisions including tax credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying with the ADA. These provisions are explained in publication 907 which can be accessed on line or ordered by calling the number below.

The Department of Justice also has information on ADA tax incentives.

National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST was established by Congress "to assist industry in the development of technology ... needed to improve product quality, to modernize manufacturing processes, to ensure product reliability ... and to facilitate rapid commercialization ...of products based on new scientific discoveries." An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, NIST's primary mission is to promote U.S. economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through programs in almost 20,000 research and education projects in science and engineering. Some projects focus on technology and people with disabilities.
Regulatory Information Service Center
The Regulatory Information Service Center has established the REGINFO.GOV site to assist users who want to find information about Federal, state, and local regulation. The Center is a Federal Government office located in the General Services Administration, with responsibility for gathering and publishing information on Federal regulations.
Tax Incentives - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS provides information about tax code provisions including tax credits (section 44) and deductions (section 190) that can assist businesses in complying with the ADA. These provisions are explained in publication 907 which can be accessed on line or ordered by calling the number below.

The Department of Justice also has information on ADA tax incentives.

Thomas
This is the site operated by the Library of Congress where one can obtain status and full text of current and last year's legislation, as well as the Congressional Record.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the new entity within the Department of Transportation responsible for protecting the nation’s transit system, has issued guidance to air travelers, including those with disabilities, on new security screening procedures. 
Usability.gov
This site is designed to provide current and accurate information on how to make Web sites and other user interfaces more usable, accessible, and useful. Information is provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's principal agency for cancer research. The site also links to a variety of quality Web sites and resources on usability, accessibility, and related topics that exist in the field.
U. S. House of Representatives
House bills passed and pending, hearing schedules, etc.
U. S. Senate
Senate bills passed and pending, hearing schedules, etc.
Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), a state-supported division of services, assists individuals with
disabilities pursuing employment. VR assists those individuals to secure gainful employment commensurate with their abilities and capabilities through local job searches and awareness of self-employment and telecommuting opportunities. 
The White House
Presidential speeches, press releases and links to Executive Branch agencies.