This bill, known as the "State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act," aims to significantly elevate and integrate international disability rights into United States foreign policy and operations. It declares that international disability rights are fundamental to global peace and prosperity, mandating the Secretary of State to develop a formal policy within 180 days to champion these rights through diplomacy and foreign assistance. This policy will guide the Department's approach and must be developed in consultation with various stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities and civil society organizations. The legislation strengthens the existing Office of International Disability Rights by making its establishment mandatory and clarifying its purpose to coordinate and elevate U.S. global engagement on disability rights. The Office will now be headed by a Senate-confirmed Ambassador-at-Large for International Disability Rights . New duties include coordinating all international disability policy and assistance, collecting disaggregated data on related foreign aid, and promoting educational exchanges. A key provision requires the Secretary of State to submit an International Disability Rights Strategy to Congress within one year. This strategy will identify target countries, allocate resources, establish country action plans, and foster partnerships to advance disability rights globally. Annual reports will track progress, spending, and coordination efforts, with data disaggregated by country, gender, and funding. Internally, the bill mandates the Under Secretary of State for Management to ensure equal access in hiring, recruitment, and overseas assignments for individuals with disabilities and their families. This includes ensuring U.S. embassies, consulates, and facilities comply with accessibility standards, and that contractors adhere to disability employment laws. Comprehensive disability policy training will also be required for all State Department personnel and Chiefs of Mission, covering policy development, workplace compliance, and humanitarian response. Finally, the Act establishes the Judy Heumann Foreign Service Disability Fellowship Program to expand the Department's expertise in disability rights policy. This program will select at least two fellows annually from Foreign and Civil Service personnel for placements with organizations of persons with disabilities, fostering professional development and deeper engagement with international disability advocacy.