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Accessibility
It is the policy of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to provide
access to all of its programs, services and information to people with
disabilities that is comparable to the level of access provided to others. Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related U.S. Department of Transportation
regulations have made this a requirement since 1978. With the passage of recent
amendments to Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Bureau’s electronic and information
technology (EIT) must meet specific accessibility standards for people with
disabilities, including both BTS employees and the customers BTS serves,
whenever the Bureau develops, procures, maintains or uses EIT.
Section 508 requires BTS to provide accessible EIT to its employees with
disabilities, to enable them to do their jobs successfully and enjoy the same
benefits of training and career opportunities that are available to others in
the workforce. Also, Section 508 requires BTS to provide accessible EIT to its
customers with disabilities to enable them to enjoy the same benefits of the
Bureau’s programs, services and information that are available to others.
To guide BTS, the U.S. Access Board established new EIT
accessibility standards, the General Services Administration issued new EIT
acquisition requirements and the Department of Justice provided compliance
coordination. Since June 21, 2001, BTS has been required to acquire EIT
products that meet the new standards and acquisition requirements. In addition,
BTS continues to develop, maintain, and use EIT that meets the new standards,
unless doing so results in an undue burden. BTS also cooperates with the
Department of Justice by providing data about EIT accessibility and other
issues.
Some of the information on our pages requires a plug-in to interpret the page content.
Here is a list of plug-ins that you may need:
If you are a user with a disability and need additional assistance, please e-mail
or call 800-853-1351.
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