Labor officials met in Boston to support mental health strategies in work environments. The U.S. Department of Labor sent officials to Boston to participate in an event at…
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VA Makes Benefit Letters Accessible to Blind Veterans
App or web browsers can now read the decision letter. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the VA Health and Benefits mobile app is now compatible…
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24 Members Appointed to Transportation Equity Committee
New officials are acquainted with accessibility strategy and policy The Department of Transportation appointed 24 new members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE). The committee is…
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DOT Announces Rule for Airplane Restroom Accessibility
Inaccessible lavatories are an issue for disabled passengers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule requiring airlines to install fully accessible bathrooms in all new single-aisle…
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Accessibility Requirements Proposed for Video Conferencing Platforms
FCC seeks to ensure equitable communication. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has submitted a proposal to enforce accessibility requirements on video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft…
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Secretary Cardona Welcomes Assistant Secretary of Special Ed
Glenna Wright-Gallo has 25 years of experience in special needs education. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona commended the Senate’s recent confirmation of Glenna Wright-Gallo, welcoming the new assistant…
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Funding Announced for Employer-Focused Disability Policy Center
Labor Department invests in a policy development and technical assistance center. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that $2 million in funds is available for a center…
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Supreme Court Agrees Deaf Student Can Seek Damages
Justices decide that IDEA Act does not preclude a lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruled this week that a deaf student could sue his school district for damages for…
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CBO Predicts Social Security Exhaustion in 10 Years
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund needs to be addressed by Congress. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows the Old Age portion of the…
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HUD Awards Funding for 98 Public Housing Authorities
$24.7 million will provide affordable housing for thousands with disabilities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that $24.7 million in awards will be providing…
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