Federal Agency Requirements

Notify employees and applicants for employment about their rights under the discrimination and whistleblower lawsPost statistical data relating to Federal sector equal employment opportunity complaints on its public websiteEnsure that their managers have adequate training in the management of a...

The No FEAR Act

The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act) became effective on October 1, 2003. The Act imposes additional duties upon Federal agency employers intended to reinvigorate their longstanding obligation to provide a work environment free of...

About Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Communication is a paramount component of DOT’s statutory purpose to develop a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation system and to ensure the coordinated and effective administration of the transportation programs of the United States Government.

Proficiency and communication...

Title VI & LEP

In certain circumstances, a failure by a recipient of Federal financial assistance to ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) can effectively participate in or benefit from federally assisted programs and activities may violate the prohibition against national origin...

DOT's LEP Guidance

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...

LEP Library

Please see the links below for more resources and information regarding services for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP):

LEP.gov - Website managed by the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Federal Coordination and Compliance Section and acts as an LEP clearinghouse,...

Contacts

Office of the Secretary Departmental Office of Civil Rights S-30 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 202.366.4648 (Voice)* Federal Aviation Administration ACR-4, Room 1030 Office of Civil Rights 800 Independence Av., SW Washington, DC 20591 202.385.8131 (Voice)*

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Air Travel

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...

Bus & Transit Systems

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...

Motor Carriers

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...

Civil Rights