U.S. Access Board Seeks Additional Information for Advisory Guidelines for Aircraft Onboard Wheelchairs
January 04, 2022
The U.S. Access Board has reopened its public comment period on advisory guidelines for aircraft onboard wheelchairs until January 17, 2022. As indicated in a published notice, the Board seeks information on . . .
U.S. Access Board Commends Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for New Accessible Routes
December 16, 2021

U.S. Access Board to Host Public Event on Equity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities
December 15, 2021

General Counsel Gretchen Jacobs to Retire in December
December 02, 2021

U.S. Access Board Resolves 38 Architectural Barriers Act Cases Through Corrective Action in FY 2021
November 30, 2021
DOT and U.S. Access Board to Hold Public Meeting on Onboard Wheelchairs Used on Aircraft
November 19, 2021
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Access Board will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16 to collect information on wheelchairs that are specifically designed for use on aircraft during flights. The agencies will use this information to . . .
U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Affairs Specialist
November 16, 2021
The U.S. Access Board seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (GS 12-13) to serve in its Office of the Executive Director. Current or former federal employees who qualify as . . .
U.S. Access Board Hosts Virtual Event on Architectural Trends and Social Justice
November 15, 2021

U.S. Access Board Staff Present at Conferences, Forums, and Meetings during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
November 01, 2021
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), U.S. Access Board staff presented at conferences, forums, and events to advance accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Board staff presented on various topics, such as the President’s Executive Orders, emerging technology and trends, information and communication technology resources, and the guidelines and standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Architectural Barriers Act of 1973 (ABA), and . . .
NIST Seeks Public Comment on Recommendations for Promoting Access to Voting for People with Disabilities
October 27, 2021
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requests public comments on the Draft of Promoting Access to Voting: Recommendations for Addressing Barriers to Private and Independent Voting for People with Disabilities. Under Executive Order 14019 on Promoting Access to Voting, NIST is . . .