Justice Department and City of Newark, New Jersey Sign Project Civic Access Agreement

U.S. Newswire, May, 2006

WASHINGTON, May 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Justice Department and the City of Newark, N.J. signed a far reaching agreement under Project Civic Access, a Department initiative to bring communities into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This agreement with Newark marks the 146th settlement agreement reached under Project Civic Access.

"Today I salute the City of Newark officials for their commitment to making their community accessible to all of its citizens," said Wan J. Kim, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "As a result of today's agreement, individuals with disabilities in Newark will now be able to participate more fully in fundamental aspects of American life, including viewing the city Web site, accessing emergency...

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