June 17, 2013
The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into an interim settlement agreement with the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence that will resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for approximately 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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May 08, 2013
The U.S. Access Board enforces the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), which requires access to federally funded facilities, through the investigation of complaints from the public.
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May 08, 2013
Late last year, Congress extended the fiscal-cliff – a $1.2 trillion package of automatic spending cuts and tax increases it passed in 2011 during the debate over the debt ceiling – deadline from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2013.
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May 06, 2013
In February, the Access Board released for public comment proposed accessibility guidelines for shared use paths which are used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and others for transportation or recreation.
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