Accessible
If something is accessible, that thing is usable by a person with a disability. Accessible can apply to an environment, product or service, program, or activity. It can also apply to a wide range of communications, including elevator buttons, fire alarms, documents, lectures, and movies.
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Articles
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The ADA and Parking
Accessible parking is a common feature in parking lots—and a common topic in questions posed on the... -
The Spirit of the ADA and Your Business
If you are merely complying with the ADA to meet a legal requirement, you’re missing the true purpos... -
About Recreation Accessibility
ADA regulations about access to outdoor recreation for people with disabilities: background explaine... -
The ADA and Transportation Providers
Consider why accessible transportation is so important and find an overview of requirements for publ... -
The ADA and Title II Public Entities
The ADA ensures access by people with disabilities to buildings, facilities, programs, services, and...
Blogs
- Take me out to the ball game! Ticketing and accessible seating
This blog post answers common questions about watching live sports in a sports arena or similar venu... - I know I am required to have accessible parking spaces…but where do I put them???
- Accessible Parking Requirements—Not as Clear Cut as You May Think, Part 2
This is the second of several posts that discuss accessible parking space design requirements. - Accessible Parking Requirements—Not as Clear Cut as You May Think, Part 1
Several states have enhanced accessible parking space design requirements to provide greater accessi... - Weather Not So Delightful; Snow Removal and the ADA
Pages
- Coronavirus Resource Guide
Here are important novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for people living in our region. You can a...
News
- New Edition of the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard Approved
06/21/2017- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently approved the 2017 edition of the ICC A117.1 Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. This voluntary consensus standard... - How Accessible are New York City’s High Schools? Students with Physical Disabilities are About to Find Out
03/16/2017- Michelle Noris began her son’s high school search the way many parents of children with physical disabilities do: by throwing out most of the high school directory. She knew her son A... - Riders With a Disability Face Scarcity of Accessible Vehicles
06/21/2019- The question over whether or not ride-hail companies need to comply with the ADA arose after a resident of White Plains, New York, along with the advocacy group Westchester Disabled on the Move, filed... - Free Webinar-Accessible Parking, What Does that Mean?
04/15/2020- Tuesday, April 21st, 20202:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT Accessible parking continues to be an area of confusion for people with disabilities and businesses. How many spaces must be accessible? Where shoul... - Airline's Provision of Alternative Accessible Website Triggers Hefty Fine Under the Air Carrier Access Act
01/16/2019- In response to the onslaught of website accessibility lawsuits against public accommodations covered by Title III of the ADA, some website accessibility consulting companies have been promoting soluti...
Webinars
- Web Accessibility Webinar Series
12/11/2009- Colleges and Universities are using the internet as a tool to facilitate applications, registration, and dissemination of important information about benefits. Web accessibility ensures that all stude... - Web Accessibility Webinar Series
02/22/2010- Colleges and Universities are using the internet as a tool to facilitate applications, registration, and dissemination of important information about benefits. Web accessibility ensures that all stude... - Update on Accessible IT and Websites
11/22/2010- Is your website accessible? If not, your business or organization risks losing touch with a significant segment of your potential users: people with disabilities. Over the past several years, many adv... - Web Accessibility Webinar Series
01/11/2010- Colleges and Universities are using the internet as a tool to facilitate applications, registration, and dissemination of important information about benefits. Web accessibility ensures that all stude... - Web Accessibility Webinar Series
03/18/2010- Colleges and Universities are using the internet as a tool to facilitate applications, registration, and dissemination of important information about benefits. Web accessibility ensures that all stude...
Documents
- Outdoor Recreation & Accessible Routes
Explore the topic of accessible routes at outdoor recreation sites in this fact sheet from the North... - Outdoor Recreation & Accessible Portable Toilets
Restroom access is important for outdoor recreation. This fact sheet from the Northeast ADA explains... - Overview of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design
- Swimming Pool Lift Requirements
Read about ADA requirements for swimming pool lifts and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design... - Beach Access Routes
What makes a public beach accessible? View photos and get an overview of important standards and bes...
Infographics
Because of the ADA

ADA Accessible Parking 101

Accessible Swimming Pools

Accessible Shopping: Clear Paths

Snow Removal: For Business Owners
