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Access Board Shutdown

Due to the lack of appropriations, all Access Board services are suspended. For a brief summary of significant agency activities that are ceased during a lapse, please see our shutdown plan.

Technical Assistance

The Access Board provides confidential technical assistance on its accessibility guidelines and standards.

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Upcoming Webinars

September 16 - A Journey Through Global Accessibility Laws
October 2 - Don’t Panic! How to Navigate the 2010 ADA Standards and HUD’s Deeming Notice (Part 1 of 2)

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File an ABA Complaint

Learn how to file an Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) complaint with the Access Board.

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Public Events

Learn more about upcoming events and access archived event recordings of the Board.

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News

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office building (photo from outside, showing a dramatic perspective on the leading edge corner)

Building & Sites

Accessibility standards for facilities covered by the ADA and the ABA.
refreshable braille keyboard (photo shows fingers on the i/o controls, and the edge of a computer keyboard positioned on top)

Information & Communication Technology

ICT accessibility standards issued under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communications Act.
woman in wheelchair about to get on a bus with ISA in window (photo)

Transportation Vehicles

ADA guidelines for transportation vehicles and systems.
cane trailing sidewalk (photo closeup on cane with red stripe and white bulb at end, in front of a blurred shoe)

Streets & Sidewalks

Accessibility guidelines for public right-of-way and shared use paths.
cruise ship at sea (photo is from a birds eye perspective)

Passenger Vessels

Proposed guidelines for passenger vessels covered by the ADA.
medical room with diagnostic equipment

Healthcare

Standards for medical diagnostic equipment, guidance on prescription drug labels, and best practices for the design of accessible COVID-19 home tests.

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that advances accessible design standards and guidelines in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Architectural Barriers Act, and other federal laws.

Accessibility Animations

Accessible Bathing Facilities Accessible Toilet Rooms Maneuvering at Doors Parking and Passenger Loading Zones Protruding Objects Sales and Service Counters Signs Wheelchair Maneuvering