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The No FEAR Act promotes affirmative employment and fights employment discrimination within the DOT.
On May 15, 2002, President Bush signed the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation of 2002 (No FEAR) Act into law. The No FEAR Act, with an...
To prevent employment discrimination at DOT, individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), are entitled to language assistance with respect to a particular type of service, benefit, or encounter.
Most individuals living in the United States read, write, speak, and understand English...
Title VI and Executive Order 13166 are federal LEP requirements to improve LEP access for LEP applicants and LEP beneficiaries of government-funded programs.
In certain circumstances, a failure to ensure that LEP persons can effectively participate in or benefit from federally assisted...
DOT's LEP Guidance requires recipients to take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by LEP persons. The guidance applies to all DOT funding recipients, which include state departments of transportation, state motor vehicle administrations, airport...
Below are examples of how recipients of DOT funding have offered LEP services and language services in their programs and offerings.
DOT recipients have provided a variety of language access services, reflecting the flexibility that recipients have in addressing the needs of the LEP...
The LEP.gov site, managed by the Department of Justice’s Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, acts as an LEP clearinghouse, providing and linking to limited English proficiency information, tools, and technical assistance.
Executive Order 13166, Improving Access...
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel DOT regulations implementing the Air Carrier Access Act, which prohibits discrimination in airline service based on disability.
Passengers with Disabilities This document provides a summary of the Air Carrier Access Act, 14...
Federal Transit Administration's ADA Page The FTA Office of Civil Rights is responsible for civil rights compliance and monitoring to ensure nondiscriminatory provision of transit services and reduce transportation discrimination. This site includes technical assistance materials and DOT's ADA...
ADA Guidelines for Over-the-Road Bus Companies This document provides information about DOT reporting and other requirements for over-the-road buses under ADA regulations.
Transportation Services for People with Disabilities DOT regulations at 49 CFR Part 37 implementing the...
Automotive Safety Issues for People with Disabilities The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles used by persons with disabilities.
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