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The Access Board has released a draft of updated requirements for information and communication technology (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. As part of this rulemaking, the Board proposes to supplement its ADA Accessibility Guidelines to include certain types of interactive transaction machines such as point-of-sales machines and self-service kiosks. Public comments are due by June 21, 2010. On April 1, 2010 the Board will conduct a webinar on the rule to review and explain changes.
Links to rules, guidelines, notices, studies, reports and certain accessibility laws.
Information regarding training that the Access Board provides on its accessibility guidelines and standards to various organizations and groups across the country.
Description of the standards federal agencies must follow when producing Web pages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Information on the Telecommunications Act requirements for accessibility, usability and compatibility with peripheral devices and specialized customer equipment.
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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