The United States Access Board - A Federal Agency Committed to Accessible Design
The Board Guidelines and Standards Research Training Publications Enforcement Links

Lawrence W. RoffeeExecutive Director  Lawrence Roffee, the Board’s Executive Director for almost 20 years, is retiring at the end of August; vacancy announcement posted.  (August 13)

Beach Access  The Board holds an information meeting on beach access routes.  (July 29)

Meeting on Vessels  The Board will hold the first of two information meetings on passenger vessels on August 11.  (July 7)

Town Meeting  The Board conducts a town meeting in St. Louis. (June 25)

DOJ Notices  The Department of Justice issues notices to adopt new standards under the ADA.  (June 17)

TEITAC Report  The Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC) presents its report to the Board.  (April 3)

Rights-of-Way Accessibility  Guidance on accessible streets and sidewalks is available from the Board.  (February 26)

Sidewalk Videos  A video series on accessible sidewalks is now available online.  (January 24)

Airport Accessibility  The Board explores aspects of airport accessibility at meeting.  (December 12, 2007)

Outdoor Developed Areas  The Board receives input from the public on guidelines it proposed for Federal parks and recreation areas.  (December 12, 2007)

Committee on Emergency Housing  A newly formed advisory committee on emergency transportable housing holds its first meeting.  (October 25, 2007)

Rights-of-Way Design Guidance  A new guide on achieving access in street and sidewalk alteration projects is now available.  (August 31, 2007)

more news…

 

United States Access Board
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
(202) 272-0080 (v)   (202) 272-0082 (TTY)   (202) 272-0081 (fax)
(800) 872-2253 (v)   (800) 993-2822 (TTY)  

Sign Up for free news updates

POPULAR LINKS

ON-LINE SERVICES

En Español