# Disabilities Discrimination Help Resources - Nebraska ## National Resources - **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-514-0301 (Voice) | 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.ada.gov](https://www.ada.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Guidance on rights under the ADA, complaint processes, and accommodations. - **Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF):** - **Phone:** (510) 644-2555 - **Website:** [https://dredf.org](https://dredf.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy, legal education, and support for disability rights. ## Statewide Disability Advocacy Services - **Disability Rights Nebraska** - **Phone:** (402) 413-2016 | Toll-Free: 1-800-422-6691 - **Website:** [https://www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org](https://www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org/) - **Office Locations:** Lincoln (2930 Ridge Line Road, Suite 205), Scottsbluff (1517 Broadway, Suite 101) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy, public policy support, and assistance for persons with disabilities experiencing discrimination. - **Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH):** - **Phone:** 1-800-545-6244 (Nebraska only) | TTY: (402) 471-3593 - **Website:** [https://ncdhh.nebraska.gov](https://ncdhh.nebraska.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for hearing-impaired individuals, workplace accommodations, and education about ADA rights. ## Regional Disability Advocacy Services ### Omaha Metro Area - **Ollie Webb Center, Inc.** - **Phone:** (402) 346-5220 - **Website:** [https://olliewebbinc.org](https://olliewebbinc.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Employment advocacy, education support for youth with disabilities, and self-advocacy training. ### Western Nebraska - **Panhandle Independent Living Services** - **Phone:** (308) 635-7901 - **Website:** [https://pilsnp.org](https://pilsnp.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Peer support, housing advocacy, and resources for independent living. ## Reporting Disabilities Discrimination - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):** - **Phone:** 1-800-669-4000 (Voice) | 1-800-669-6820 (TTY) - **Website:** [https://www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints can be filed online or at the EEOC’s regional office serving Nebraska, located in St. Louis, Missouri. - **Nebraska State Human Rights Commission:** - **Phone:** (402) 471-2024 | Toll-Free: 1-800-642-6112 - **Website:** [https://neoc.nebraska.gov](https://neoc.nebraska.gov/) - **How to File a Complaint:** Complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, or public accommodations can be submitted via the website or at their Lincoln office. ## Online Resources - **Disability Rights Nebraska Toolkit** - **Website:** [https://www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org](https://www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org/) - **Features:** Guides on advocacy, supported decision-making, and navigating discrimination complaints. ## Educational and Supportive Programs - **Nebraska Developmental Disabilities Council (NDDC):** - **Website:** [https://dhhs.ne.gov](https://dhhs.ne.gov/) (Search for Developmental Disabilities Council) - **Description:** Supports community programs, including training and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Disability Rights Nebraska at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or call their hotline._