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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education‘s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) following allegations of systemic shortcomings …
Federal Investigation Targets D.C. Public Schools Over Special Education Failures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a pivotal settlement agreement with the State of Maryland. …
HHS Settles with Maryland to Enhance Disability Rights in Public Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) this week introduced a series of bills aimed at making American democracy more accessible to people with disabilities. …
Senators Unveil Legislation to Boost Political Participation of Americans with Disabilities Read More
SCRANTON, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Friday that the Borough of Bellefonte has agreed to improve accessibility for residents with hearing disabilities. …
Bellefonte Borough Agrees to Provide Better Accessibility for Hearing-Impaired Residents Read More