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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 targeted disabilities.  DOT is committed to increasing representation of qualified people with...

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 promote the employment of women in the Federal workforce.  All federal agencies, including the...

Hispanic Employment Initiatives (HEIs)

On September 18, 1997, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memorandum for heads of Executive Departments and Independent Agencies on Hispanic Employment Initiatives (HEI) in the Federal government. The memorandum announced a 9-Point Plan with specific initiatives to improve...

Hispanic Employment

Pursuant to Executive Order 13171, all Federal agencies, including DOT, must take a proactive stance in addressing the low participation rates of Hispanics in the Federal government. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, Hispanic Americans numbered 50.5 million, or 16% of the U.S....

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. Transportation is a vital link that allows full participation. The Department is committed to building an...

Pedestrian Accessibility

Access Board Public-Rights-of-Way Home Page  The Board is developing new pedestrian accessibility guidelines for public rights-of-way that will address various issues, including access for blind pedestrians at street crossings, wheelchair access to on-street parking, and various constraints...

Training Resources

 Federally Employed Women - a private membership organization working as a constructive pressure group to improve the status of women employed by the Federal government and by the District of Columbia government.

Office of Human Resource Management - provides Departmental...

Learning Resources

Includes links to Internal, External and Supplemental Civil Rights resources.

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) additional assistance with evacuation and (2) using transportation to get to a safe place.