- U.S. Access Board Issues Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
01/18/2017- The U.S. Access Board has issued new accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act. The standards provide design criteria for exa...
- U.S. Access Board Issues Guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility
04/19/2017- The Access Board has released guidance on the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) to address questions that have arisen on the use of alternative symbols. Some cities and states have adopted a...
- Access Board to Assess Feasibility of Wheelchair Restraint Systems on Aircraft
01/15/2020- The inability to use one's wheelchair on airplanes makes air travel very difficult, if not impossible, for many people with disabilities. It requires multiple transfers between boarding chairs and air...
- U.S. Access Board Releases Animation on Sales and Service Counters
08/15/2018- The U.S. Access Board has released an animation on accessible sales and service counters as part of its online guide to standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Archite...
- Animation on Signs Now Available from the U.S. Access Board
02/15/2017- A new animation on accessible signage is now available from the U.S. Access Board as part of its online guide to standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Arch...
- Access Board ABA Case Results in Improved Access to Historic Federal Building
04/17/2019- The General Services Administration (GSA) has improved access to the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and United States Court House in Chattanooga, Tennessee in response to a complaint filed with the...
- VA Adopts New Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
05/18/2017- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will adopt new accessibility standards issued by the U.S. Access Board to ensure access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) at its health care...
- U.S. Access Board Consults Stakeholders on Reform Plan
09/20/2017- During its July meeting, the Board met with stakeholders to gather feedback on an agency reform plan for improving its operations and services. Attendees included representatives from the American Ins...
- Access Restored to Popular Boardwalk in New York City under ABA
01/15/2020- When Super Storm Sandy hit New York City in 2012, it destroyed most of the iconic Rockaway Boardwalk in Queens. The following year, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation began work to r...
- New Accessibility Specialists Join US Access Board Staff
09/18/2019- The Board has hired four new Accessibility Specialists to serve in its Office of Technical and Information Services: Randall Duchesneau III, Sarah Presley, Joshua Schorr, and Bobby Stinnette. They wil...
- 508 Webinar: Open Q&A Session on the Revised 508 Standards
01/16/2019- Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 1:00 2:30 p.m. ET
This webinar provides an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the Access Board on the revised Section 508 Standards. The 508 Standards app...
- Inclusive Mobility Research Lab Creating Data-Driven Tools for Inclusive Design
09/19/2018- The Inclusive Mobility Research Lab at the University of Michigan's Center for Ergonomics is developing a website that will provide design aids based on results from a major study on people who use wh...
- National Council on Disability (NCD) Urges DOJ Action on Medical Equipment
09/19/2018- The NCD issued a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging the DOJ to resume regulatory action under the ADA to address access to medical diagnostic equipment, such as exam tables and chairs, we...
- U.S. Access Board to Conduct Free Webinars on Website Accessibility
08/21/2019- Access to websites is essential in today's digital environment for obtaining information, downloading data, sharing media, obtaining goods and services, and making other transactions. Many websites, h...
- Free Webinar! U.S. Access Board Webinar: Harmonization between the ADA Standards and the IBC/ANSI A117.1
10/18/2017- November 2nd, 20172:30 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board's monthly series will review differences between the ADA Standards and counterpart provisions in the International Bui...
- Free Webinar - Open Q & A on the US Access Board's Activities
07/18/2018- Thursday, August 2nd, 20182:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
This is a regular session in the Board's webinar series providing an opportunity to ask questions on any topic related to the Board's activities. S...
- Free Webinar-Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design Part 3: Curbside Access
05/15/2019- May 28, 20192:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
Join us for our 4 part series, Promoting Independence and Access through Responsible Design. Melissa Anderson, PE, formerly a Transportation Engineer for the U.S...
- Reminder: U.S. Access Board to Conduct Webinar on Bathing Facilities Oct. 24
10/16/2019- In October, the U.S. Access Board will conduct a free webinar on accessible bathing facilities. This webinar is on October 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 (ET) that will explain and clarify requirements for bathi...
- U.S. Access Board Free Webinar: Differences Between the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards
03/20/2019- April 4th 2019, from 2:30pm EST to 4:00pm EST
This webinar will review differences between accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and those of the Architectural Barri...
- Free Webinar! Section 508 Best Practices
06/21/2017- July 25, 2017, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
The US Access Board offers a free webinar series on standards issued under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act which requires access to information and commun...
- U.S. Access Board Announces Section 508 Webinar Series Schedule
03/16/2017- The U.S. Access Board announces this year's schedule for the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series which will be devoted to the Board's recent final rule updating its Section 508 Standards. The ru...
- Free Webinar - Open Question and Answer Session on the Revised 508 Standards
04/17/2019- April 30th 2019, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern
This webinar provides an opportunity for attendees to pose questions to the Access Board on the revised Section 508 Standards. The 508 Standards apply t...
- Open Q & A-Free Webinar
08/16/2017- Thursday, September 7th, 20172:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDTThis is a regular session in the Accessibility Online webinar series that provides an opportunity to ask questions on any topic related to the Acc...
- U.S. Access Board Seeks Executive Director
03/19/2020- The U.S. Access Board is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director (SES). You can find the vacancy posted on the USAJobs website: Vacancy Announcement #20-AB-2-SES. Applications ar...
- U.S. Access Board Webinar: Scoping Requirements in the ADA and ABA Standards for Alterations and Additions - Chapter 2 (March 5)
02/19/2020- Determining what is required to be accessible when a facility is altered or expanded can be a challenge under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The nex...
- 508 Webinar: Section 508 Questions and Answers with the Access Board and GSA
01/15/2020- Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 01:00pm - 02:30pm
In this webinar, Section 508 Specialists at the U.S. Access Board and the General Services Administration will answer your questions about the refreshed S...
- U.S. Access Board Webinar: Using the ADA and ABA Standards: Chapter 1
12/18/2019- Starting in the new year, the U.S. Access Board will devote its monthly webinar series to a chapter-by-chapter review of the ADA Standards. These standards govern the construction and alteration of a...
- AccessibilityOnline Free Webinar Series: Transient Lodging Q & A
01/18/2017- December 1, 2016, 2:30 to 4:00pmPresented by the US Access Board and the ADA National Network
The Access Board will partner with the American Hotel and Lodging Association to provide an overview of t...
- Free Webinar - Recreation Snapshot Series
04/18/2018- Join us for three 30-minute sessions presented by US Access Board Accessibility Specialist, Bill Botten.Let’s Jump In: Swimming Pools and Spas
Tuesday, April 24, 20182:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern
Thi...
- Free Webinar - Medical Diagnostic Equipment Final Rule
02/15/2017- Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
2:30 PM ET- 4:00 PM ET
The Access Board, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has published a final standard addressing access for people with disabi...
- U.S. Access Board Free Webinar: Accessible Sales and Service Counters
04/17/2019- May 2nd 2019, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm Eastern
Counters can pose barriers to people with disabilities in accessing goods and services. This session will cover access to sales and services counters and r...
- 2019 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference - Charlotte, NC
09/18/2019- Monday, October 14th, 2019 to Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa, 5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC 28027 This two-day training offers over 20 b...
- 2018 Fall ADA Coordinator Conference
09/19/2018- The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) presents the Fall ADA Coordinator Conference October, 1st and 2nd, 2018 in Salt Lake City Utah. This 2-day event will be held at the Salt Lak...
- Overview of the Final Rule for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment- Free Webinar
09/20/2017- Thursday September 28th 2017 1pm to 2pm ESTPresented By: Jennifer Perry This webinar will review the accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical setti...
- Accessible Hospitals and Medical Care Facilities: A Refresher-Free Webinar
09/20/2017- Thursday, October 05, 2017, 2:30pm - 4:00pm ESTThis session will provide a refresher on the requirements in the ADA and ABA Accessibility standard for Hospitals and Long-Term Care facilities. The pres...
- Free Webinar! Overview of the Final Rule for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
08/16/2017- Thursday, September 28, 20171:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDTThis webinar will review the accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical settings by health care providers...
- Free Webinar: Surface Roughness and Rollability Research
07/19/2017- Thursday, August 3rd, 20172:30 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDTRough and uneven surfaces can be uncomfortable, even painful, for people who use wheeled mobility aids. While there are ways to measure and analyze s...
- Free Webinar - ADA National Network Learning Session: Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment and Prescription Drug Container Labels
03/19/2020- Thursday, March 26th, 202011:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
The Access Board, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has issued accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment. These sta...
- Free Webinar - Using the ADA and ABA Standards Series: Chapter 3, Building Blocks
03/19/2020- Thursday, April 2, 20202:30 PM Eastern Time ZoneSpeakers: Sarah Presley, Accessibility Specialist, Access Board and Juliet Shoultz, Transportation Engineer, Office of Technical and Information Service...
