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The U.S. Access Board’s Technical Assistance phone number is now 202-272-0080 extension 3.

EV Charging Stations

Access Board issues technical assistance document on design recommendations for accessible electric vehicle charging stations.

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Signs Guide to the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards

Access Board issues technical bulletin on signs in Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards as part of its collection on guidance documents.

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Equity and Accessibility in the Federal Workplace for Employees with Disabilities

Resources for federal agencies to ensure equity and accessibility in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the federal workforce.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Learn more about the Board's public forum on autonomous vehicles (March-April 2021).

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Public Events

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

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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

Proposed guidelines for public rights-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 imaging machine (photo shows empty patient table at tunnel entrance of large device)

Healthcare

Standards for medical diagnostic equipment and guidance on prescription drug labels.

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in inclusive design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.

Accessibility Animations

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