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Technology is growing ever more indispensable to many aspects of modern life. Consequently, ensuring that technology does not create new barriers for people with disabilities, and that disabled people can fully access and benefit from technology, is becoming increasingly important to securing the promise of equal opportunity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes the technologies deployed by employers, state and local government services such as public schools, voting systems and public transit systems, and places of public accommodation such as doctors’ offices and...

On July 22, ICITAP commenced its training development engagement with the Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) of Uzbekistan jointly with the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office of the British Government. 

FOIA.gov’s Search Tool users can now more easily locate law enforcement and related records

On April 24, the Justice Department published a landmark final rule to strengthen accessibility of web content and mobile applications under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

On July 9, the ICITAP-Mexico virtually held the closing ceremony for the 4th yearly iteration of the Forensic Leadership and Management Workshop.

June's cases include violations involving reptile and wildlife trafficking, animal torture, bear killing, wetlands destruction, timber sales, bird and turtle sales, worker death, and more.

The Office of Information Policy will host its next workshop on July 31, 2024.

On July 2, the ICITAP-Colombia mission provided an update on its assistance to the criminal justice system. 

Health care fraud is a crime that impacts every American. It siphons off hard-earned tax dollars meant to provide care for the vulnerable and disabled. When health care providers and executives place greed above patients’ needs, it increases the cost of care for all Americans. Even worse, as the prosecutions announced on Thursday highlight, health care fraud can harm patients and fuel addiction.

On June 29, the ICITAP-Bangladesh mission provided an update on the impact of its Human Rights assistance efforts in Bangladesh. 

As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) reaffirms our commitment to using every available resource to protect and uphold the safety, dignity, and well-being of the LGBTQI2S+ community. Our dedication extends beyond June, ensuring support throughout the entire year.