The administration sends letters to police departments warning of potential discrimination. The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to state and local police departments, informing them that certain…
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HHS Releases Updates Language Access Plan
Secretary Becerra announces the move as part of an administration-wide effort to improve language access and equity. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a division-specific…
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HUD Expands Housing Access for Veterans with Disabilities
The agency adjusted the income eligibility threshold to account for disability benefits. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated the income qualifications for veterans with disabilities…
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules VA Housing Discriminates Against Disabled Veterans
He says disability income cannot disqualify veterans from VA Housing. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against disabled veterans by effectively…
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DOT Funds 17 Transportation Accessibility Projects
The department selects Pilot Program grant recipients with the most innovative strategies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $7.8 million to 17 projects making innovative accessibility improvements to…
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DOT Distributes Funding to Add Accessibility to Aging Rail Systems
Eight state transit systems were selected for high-use, low accessibility. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that eight states will receive $343 million to retrofit their busiest and…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding for New Technology
The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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DOT Proposes Rule for Air Travel for Wheelchair Users
New standards plan to enhance assistance, penalties for mishandling, and on-board accessibility. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg introduced a new rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure…
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FAA Awards $970 Million to Improve 114 Airports
The funding will build and expand terminal facilities in 44 states and three territories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 44 states and three…
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Eight States to Test New HHS Homelessness Recovery Program
Technical assistance is offered to strengthen the partnership between states and the federal government. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight states will be…
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