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The Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) rulemaking has concluded. The PROWAG final rule has been published in the Federal Register. Please visit the Access Board’s PROWAG page for the guidelines.

Access Board News

U.S. Access Board Attends Panel on Accessible Design for Neurodiversity

September 20, 2022
Last Tuesday, the U.S. Access Board attended a panel at Temple University on accessible design for neurodiversity. The panel focused on the lived experiences of neurodiverse individuals, design barriers, and possible physical, sensory, and cognitive design solutions. The Board heard from . . .

U.S. Access Board Seeks Events and Communication Specialist

August 31, 2022
The U.S. Access Board seeks an Events and Communication Specialist to serve in its Office of Executive Director. This Events and Communication Specialist position will be responsible for . . .

U.S. Access Board Seeks Accessibility Specialist

August 24, 2022
The U.S. Access Board seeks an Accessibility Specialist to serve in its Office of Technical and Information Services. This Accessibility Specialist position will be responsible for providing . . .

U.S. Access Board Releases Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan

August 17, 2022
The U.S. Access Board remains committed to its work in advancing and embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in its workforce. This week, the Board released its DEIA Strategic Plan that establishes . . .

U.S. Access Board Issues Technical Bulletin on Signs in Celebration of 54th Anniversary of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

August 12, 2022
The U.S. Access Board has published a technical bulletin on accessible signage that covers the requirements for signs in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards. This publication on accessible signage coincides with the 54th anniversary of the ABA. Passed in 1968, the ABA stands as the first measure by Congress to ensure access to the built environment for people with disabilities. The law requires that . . .

Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research to Host Listening Sessions on Long-Range Plan

August 09, 2022
The Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is hosting a series of six listening sessions to obtain input from key stakeholders, especially people with disabilities in developing its 2024-2029 Long-Range Plan. The input from . . .

U.S. Access Board to Hold September Town Hall Meeting and Trainings in Philadelphia

August 08, 2022
Skyline of Philadelphia downtown The U.S. Access Board will hold a public town hall meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (ET) at Liberty Resources, Inc. in Philadelphia. Presidentially-appointed Access Board members and representatives from various federal member agencies will be present to hear from the local community about the state of accessibility in Philadelphia. Following the town hall meeting from 3:45 – 5:00 will be a networking opportunity and reception, sponsored by The Sierra Group Academy, Tamman, Inc., and the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. Additionally, the Board will provide free presentations, trainings, and hands-on workshops on accessibility of the built environment and information and communication technology on September 13 and 14 in Philadelphia. Seats are limited for the town hall and trainings, and registration is required via . . .

U.S. Access Board Celebrates the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

July 26, 2022
George H.W. Bush signing the ADA in 1990 The U.S. Access Board celebrates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This landmark civil rights law has impacted the lives of millions of people with disabilities in the U.S. by improving access to public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. . . .

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). The U.S. Access Board has released Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, a technical assistance document that reviews existing requirements and new recommendations for making electric vehicle (EV) charging stations accessible. This technical assistance will . . .

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 . . .