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Testimony

Emergency Transportation Subcommittee

The U.S. Department of Transportation established the Emergency Transportation Subcommittee to support the goals of the Executive Order and the work of the Coordinating Council. The...

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Incident Management Team

The following information is intended to provide the disability community with information about the federal government's efforts to work with them during this crisis.

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Introduction

Introduction to basic information on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as transit and rail systems.

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Emergency Preparedness

The Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of emergency preparedness in the event of a disaster. During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require (1)...

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Accessibility

For the 54 million Americans with disabilities, access means simply being able to use, enjoy and participate in the many aspects of society, including work, commerce and leisure activities....

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Federal Women's Program

In 1967, Executive Order 11375 added sex to other prohibited forms of discrimination.  In response, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) established the Federal Women’s Program to...

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People With Disabilities

The Disability Employment Program at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is part of DOT's effort to address the low employment rate of individuals with disabilities, especially those with...