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Civil Rights

Legacy ID
4151

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.

Introduction

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

Background

The information on this site is provided by the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility and the Emergency Transportation Subcommittee of the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities.

The Coordinating Council on Access and...