United States Access Board

Don't miss this engagement opportunity! We want to hear from members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, & AI practitioners on their experiences with . ♿

Register to speak at these August hearings with the American Association of People with Disabilities & the Center for Democracy & Technology here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/07/09/u-s-access-board-holds-hearings-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-disability-community-and-ai-practitioners/

Don't miss out on the Board's recent session on Identifying Non-Compliant Elements & Spaces. 🚷 Click below to watch our webinar hosted by the ADA National Network and see real-life examples of non-compliance under the , , & . Click here: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ao/archives/111125

If you’re interested in learning about the , , or how the built environment can be made more accessible for people with , sign up for the Board’s free subscription: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USACCESS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USACCESS_28

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Obstructed routes can create barriers for people with both indoors and outdoors. Check out our Guide to the Accessibility Standards that covers accessible routes. 👣 Click here to learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-4-accessible-routes/

We're only one week away from our next Board meeting on July 24 at 1:30 (ET)! We'll share updates & have a presentation by Paralympian Candace Cable on the role of at the Olympics & Paralympics. Join in-person, over Zoom, or on the phone! Learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/06/28/u-s-access-board-meeting-on-july-24/

On this day in 1965, Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) to provide community social services for older adults. Today, the OAA supports social and nutrition services, facilitates community service employment, and protects the rights of older adults.

Learn more about the Older Americans Act at Administration for Community Living: https://bit.ly/3WjVTCu

We want to hear from you! The Board is partnering with the American Association of People with Disabilities & the Center for Democracy & Technology to learn about the benefits/risks of artificial intelligence for & people with . We'll be holding a series of public hearings in August. ♿

The first two hearings are for the disability community & will take place on August 8 at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM (ET). The third hearing, on August 22 at 2:00 PM (ET), is targeted towards Federal Agency AI leaders & practitioners.

Speakers must register here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/07/09/u-s-access-board-holds-hearings-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-disability-community-and-ai-practitioners/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent information session on Artificial Intelligence and ! ♿ The session was hosted alongside our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities and the Center for Democracy & Technology, and you can watch the archived recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmAZeyJAQFc

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Join us for our next Board meeting on July 24 at 1:30 (ET). We'll share updates & have a presentation by Paralympian Candace Cable on the role of at the Olympics & Paralympics. 🏅 Join in-person, over Zoom, or on the phone! Learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/06/28/u-s-access-board-meeting-on-july-24/

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The General Services Administration published a final rule adopting our Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines as part of its enforceable standards! 🎉 We applaud GSA’s swift work toward ensuring that people with have equal access to federal facilities. Learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/07/08/gsa-adopts-access-board-s-public-right-of-way-accessibility-guidelines-into-enforceable-standards/

Protruding objects have the potential to create barriers for people who are blind or have low vision. Check out our Guide to the Accessibility Standards that covers protruding objects. 🧱 Click here to learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-3-protruding-objects/

Don't forget to join us for our information session on July 9 at 3:00 PM (E.T.) as we cover what is Artificial Intelligence and its risks & benefits for people with , with our partners the American Association of People with Disabilities & the Center for Democracy & Technology. 🌐 Click here to learn how to join: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/06/27/developing-artificial-intelligence-ai-equity-access-inclusion-for-all-series-launch/

Happy Independence Day! 🎆 Here's to celebrating the great work that Americans throughout history have done to advance for all! 🇺🇸

Web is essential for everyday life! Join us for a webinar on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for an Overview of Web Accessibility Requirements from WCAG 2.1 & 2.2. 🔗 Click here for this webinar, made possible by our partners at the Federal CIO Council: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/cioc-508/session?id=111123

This month, we celebrate Disability Pride Month. The National Archives houses numerous records related to American citizens with disabilities, including personal letters and historic legislation. These records offer insight into past efforts to establish programs and protect the rights of people with disabilities.

In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. The law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services. Learn more: https://www.archives.gov/research/americans-with-disabilities

Image: Americans with Disabilities Act, July 26, 1990.
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The Access Board mourns the passing of former Chair Jan Tuck. Our Executive Director Sachin Dev Pavithran remarked that the Board "celebrates her inspiring life of service to the disability community.” Read our full tribute to Jan here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/07/02/u-s-access-board-mourns-passing-of-former-chair-jan-tuck/

After 30 years of federal service, our Chief Technology Officer Charles Washington has retired. We greatly appreciate his years of service at the Access Board and wish Charles nothing but the best!

Join us for our next Board meeting on Wednesday, July 24 at 1:30 p.m. (ET)! 🎉 Everyone is invited to attend this hybrid meeting, either by joining us in-person at our office in DC, over Zoom, or on the phone.

Stop by to hear important updates, including reports from standing Board committees & our Executive Director Sachin Dev Pavithran. We’ll also have a presentation by Paralympian Candace Cable on the importance of at the Olympics & Paralympics!

Learn more here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/06/28/u-s-access-board-meeting-on-july-24/

Don't forget to join the Board for our next webinar on Thursday, July 11 at 2:30 p.m. (ET) to learn how to identify inaccessible elements & spaces that are non-compliant under the , , & ! 🚷 Learn more or register here: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ao/session?id=111125

Artificial intelligence can increase , but it can also create barriers for people with disabilities. 🌐 Join our information session on July 9 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) as we lay a foundation on the intersection of and disability. Learn more here: https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/06/27/developing-artificial-intelligence-ai-equity-access-inclusion-for-all-series-launch/

This session, made alongside our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities & Center for Democracy & Technology, will provide foundational information on artificial intelligence, President Joe Biden's Executive Order on AI, and the risks & benefits of AI for people with .

Join us for our upcoming Accessibility Online Webinar series: "Picture This! Identifying Non-Compliant Elements & Spaces."

Ever wonder how often you encounter inaccessible elements or spaces daily? This webinar, filled with real-life scenarios, will help you identify non-compliant elements and spaces and understand the applicable Standards or Guidelines. We'll cover sections from the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Speakers: Debra Martins, Accessibility Specialist, U.S. Access Board; Juliet Shoultz, Transportation Engineer, Office of Technical and Information Services.

🗓 Date: Thursday, July 11
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Register now at: https://bit.ly/3zhLcap

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of accessible design best practices!

Board Executive Director Sachin Dev Pavithran & staff recently met with a delegation from the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, including Annette Tabbara, Undersecretary for People with Disabilities and Director-General.

We discussed rulemaking processes, standards here in the U.S. and in Germany, and efforts to engage the community in all aspects of public life.

The Board has a technical assistance hotline available at 1-202-272-0080, extension 3, and by email at [email protected] from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) weekdays. ✉️ Learn more about the topics our specialists can help you with here: https://www.access-board.gov/ta/

People interact with operable parts everyday - from light switches and thermostats, to alarm pulls and automatic door controls. Check out our Guide to the Accessibility Standards that covers operable parts. ⛽ Click here to learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-3-operable-parts/

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Clearances help make elements, fixtures, and controls to people with . Check out our Guide to the Accessibility Standards that covers clear floor or ground space & turning space. 👩‍🦼 Click here to learn more: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-3-clear-floor-or-ground-space-and-turning-space/

Don't miss out on the Board's recent webinar about Title II of the . ♿ Click below to watch our webinar hosted by the ADA National Network and learn more about for state and local government funded facilities. Click here: https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ao/archives/111117

If you’re interested in learning about the , , or how the built environment can be made more accessible for people with , sign up for the Board’s free subscription: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USACCESS/subscriber/new?topic_id=USACCESS_28