List of Frequently Called Government Telephone Numbers People with Disabilities May Find Useful

Visitors to Disability.gov have asked for a series of “quick links” to use as a way to find the information they need faster. Many have also requested a list of toll-free numbers they can call to learn about disability-related programs and services in their own communities.

• In response to requests, Disability.gov developed a new webpage of “quick links” and phone numbers so you can easily access the information and resources Disability.gov’s visitors are most often seeking.

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• 2-1-1: Information about food and nutrition assistance programs, homeless shelters and housing options, help paying utility bills, employment and education opportunities, services for Veterans, health care and vaccinations and more.
• ADA Information Line: 1-800-514-0301 (TTY: 1-800-514-0383) — Information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and filing an ADA complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice.
• ADA National Network: 1-800-949-4232 — Information and training on how to comply with the ADA.
• Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 — Help finding transportation, in-home care, legal assistance and other home and community-based services near you.
• HealthCare.gov: 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) — Information on the Affordable Care Act and health insurance coverage options, including Medicare.
• Housing discrimination complaints: 1-800-669-9777 (TTY: 1-800-927-9275) — Information on filing a Fair Housing complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Job Accommodation Network: 1-800-526-7234 (TTY: 1-877-781-9403) — Answers to questions about workplace accommodations and the ADA.
• Nursing home complaints: Choose your state for the phone number and website.
• Public Housing Information Resource Center: 1-800-955-2232 — Information from HUD on rental assistance and public housing vouchers.
• Replacement Medicare cards: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778) — Also has information on applying for help with Medicare prescription drug costs.
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (TDD: 1-800-487-4889) — Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
• Social Security Administration (SSA): 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778) — Information on disability benefit applications and payments. There are also a lot of things you can do online, including applying for benefits, getting a new Social Security card, changing your address, etc.
• State Councils on Developmental Disabilities: Information and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Choose your state for the phone number and website.
• State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP): Free insurance counseling and assistance for people enrolled in Medicare, their families and caregivers. Choose your state for the phone number and website.
• State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies: Help finding employment, job training and education opportunities. Choose your state for the phone number and website.
• Ticket to Work Help Line: 1-866-968-7842 (TTY: 1-866-833-2967) — Get answers to questions about going back to work while receiving Social Security disability benefits.
• TSA Cares: 1-855-787-2227 — Information for air travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances who may need additional assistance during the security screening process.
• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: 1-800-669-4000 — Information on how to file a charge of employment discrimination.
• VA Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274 — Help from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for caregivers of Veterans.
• Veterans Disability Compensation: 1-800-827-1000 — Learn about benefits for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.