By JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jul 26, 8:18 pm ET
WASHINGTON – The House on Monday celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by approving legislation assuring that the disabled have full access to the Internet and television.
“The ADA mandated physical ramps into buildings,” said Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., [...]
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House acts to improve Internet access for disabled
July 27th, 2010 | Posted in Washington NewsAnnouncing: HealthCare.gov
July 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Washington NewsPosted by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on July 01, 2010 at 05:00 AM EDT
Today, our Administration is launching HealthCare.gov <http://www.healthcare.gov/> a new consumer website that provides unprecedented transparency into the health care marketplace. Through HealthCare.gov, individuals will have more control over their health care as informed and empowered consumers.
Watch the demo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCkX_1utL9M
This “first-of-its-kind” website is [...]
Dept. of Education & Justice Announce Continuing Commitment to AT for all students
June 30th, 2010 | Posted in Washington NewsFOR RELEASE
June 29, 2010
Contact: Justin Hamilton or Jim Bradshaw
(202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov
Today, the Departments of Justice and Education announced the
publication of a joint ‘Dear Colleague’ letter reaffirming the agencies’
commitment to ensuring students with disabilities have equal access to
emerging technologies in institutions of higher education.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section
504 of the [...]
White House Launches Celebration Of 20th Anniversary Of Americans With Disabilities Act
June 9th, 2010 | Posted in Washington NewsPosted by Kareem Dale on June 08, 2010 at 02:40 PM EDT
Sunday night, Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama, kicked off the President’s and White House’s celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act while delivering remarks to over 2,000 people from around the World at the VSA International Festival at [...]
FCC TO HOLD WORKSHOP ON EXPANDING DISABILITY ACCESS
May 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Washington NewsWashington, D.C. — As part of its continuing effort to develop and implement consumer-focused policies, including disabilities access, the Federal Communications Commission will hold a workshop on May 13, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554; in the Commission Meeting Room, on “Expanding Disability Access with [...]
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