U.S. Access Board to Hold September Town Hall Meeting and Trainings in Philadelphia
August 08, 2022
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U.S. Access Board Celebrates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
July 26, 2022
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U.S. Access Board Issues Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
July 21, 2022
![Perspective view of two EV charging spaces sharing a center access aisle. Vehicle on the left is backed in to charging space with charger connected to driver side rear charging inlet. Vehicle on the right is pulled forward into charging space with charger connected to front vehicle charging inlet. Both EV chargers are at the head of the charging spaces and protected by green bollards. EV chargers are rotated so they both face the center access aisle. (The EV charger on the left is rotated to face the right and has clear floor space on the right, and the EV charger on the right is rotated to face the left and has clear floor space on the left).](/images/uploads/ev-charging-stations-pr.png)
National Council on Disability Invites Public Comment at its Upcoming Council Meeting
July 20, 2022
All are welcome to attend the National Council on Disability’s (NCD) next quarterly Council Meeting that will be held virtually on July 25 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (ET). The agenda includes welcome remarks and introductions, Chairman and Executive Committee reports, NCD Team updates, and . . .
HUD’s Office of Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity Opens Registration for Accessibility First Training
July 07, 2022
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DOT’s Federal Highway Administration Proposes Rule to Build a National Network of User-Friendly, Reliable, and Accessible Electric Vehicle Chargers
June 23, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. These minimum standards will help ensure a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network that is user-friendly, reliable, and accessible to all Americans and . . .
U.S. Access Board Meeting and Webcast in July
June 09, 2022
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Alison Levy Named Director of Office of Technical and Information Services
June 01, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Releases Series of Videos on Digital Accessibility in Education
May 26, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a 20-part video series covering a variety of topics on digital access in education, including ways people with disabilities use technology, applicable federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access. OCR partnered with . . .
U.S. Access Board Seeks Information on Low Transfer Surface Height for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
May 19, 2022
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