Accessibility Guidelines & Standards

Access Board Trainings

Information regarding training that the Access Board provides on its accessibility guidelines and standards to various organizations and groups across the country.

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Access Board's Guidance on Web-based Intranet & Internet Information & Applications

Description of the standards federal agencies must follow when producing Web pages.

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Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities

Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) rules for making buildings and facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Related information includes a Guide to the ADA & ABA Standards.

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Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas

These guidelines from the Access Board include scoping and technical provisions for ground level and elevated play components, accessible routes, ramps and transfer systems, ground surfaces and soft contained play structures. The guidelines will ensure that newly constructed and altered play areas meet the requirements of the ADA and are readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities

These guidelines from the Access Board include scoping and technical provisions for amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf, sports facilities, swimming pools and spas. For more detailed information about guidelines for specific facilities read the Summaries of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities.

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Accessible Public Rights of Way

Sidewalks, street crossings, and other elements of the public rights-of-ways present many challenges to accessibility. The Access Board is developing new guidelines for public rights-of-way that will address several issues, including access for blind pedestrians at street crossings, wheelchair access to on-street parking, and constraints posed by space limitations, roadway design practices, slope and terrain. Read the Board's information on Common Problems Arising in the Installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals in PDF format.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines

Information on ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and revised Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) guidelines from the U.S. Access Board, which are used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to set enforceable standards.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design

One of two standards (along with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards) for new construction and alterations under the ADA for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.

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National Network of ADA Centers 2010 Online Training Events

These training events provide learning opportunities about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related subjects including reasonable accommodations; assistive technology; ensuring access for customers with disabilities; accommodation ideas for employees with traumatic brain injuries (TBI); creating accessible videos and many other subjects covering transportation, employment, education and other areas that affect the lives and independence of people with disabilities.

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Section 508 Facts

Fact sheet on the requirements of Section 508 and the Access Board's standards. Includes who is covered, what is covered and the technical standards. This link opens a PDF document.
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Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines

Information on the Telecommunications Act requirements for accessibility, usability and compatibility with peripheral devices and specialized customer equipment.

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Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

One of two standards (along with the Standards for Accessible Design) for new construction and alterations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government facilities. In addition to being incorporated into local building codes, they are a good source for univeral design concepts when building or remodeling private homes.

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