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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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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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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HHS Clarifies Civil Rights Protections for Special Needs
Makes denial of resources to the disabled a federal crime during public health emergencies. The Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance to health care providers…
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$3 Billion Dedicated Disabled Children’s Education
Attempts to help 7.9 million children make up for COVID hurdles. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced that $3 billion in funding from the president’s American…
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