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April 28, 2016

New Accessible Technology Website

The Department of Justice has launched a new Accessible Technology section for ADA.gov, its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web site, to further assist people in understanding how the ADA applies to certain technologies, such as Web sites, electronic book readers, online courses, and point-of-sale devices.  Covered entities have long-standing obligations to make their programs, goods, services, and activities accessible—including those they provide online or via other technology.  The new web page compiles the Department’s technical assistance and guidance about accessible technology, as well as information about the Department’s accessible technology enforcement efforts, regulation development, and other federal accessible technology resources and initiatives.

Check it out here.

April 25, 2016

DOE Issues New Process for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Loan Discharge

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new process to proactively identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) loan discharge.

Read more about it here.