Thank you to everyone who participated in our town hall yesterday, where Board Vice-Chair Katy K. invited public comments from #LosAngeles community members. Public and Federal Board Members listened to the lived experiences of #accessibility and barriers in the LA area. Comments from members of the public included their experiences with transportation, sidewalks, information & communication technology, and more. Town hall guests included community leaders, artists & creatives, caregivers, and people both with and without #disabilities. We're honored to have had the chance to hear from so many community members! The Access Board serves the public, and we can serve you best when everyone is a part of the discussion about #equality, #equity, and advancing #accessibility for all. See you next time, LA!
United States Access Board
Government Administration
Advancing Full Access and Inclusion for All
About us
The Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology. It also provides technical assistance and training on these requirements and accessible design and continues to enforce accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities. See the Board's privacy page for details: https://www.access-board.gov/about/policy/privacy.html
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https://www.access-board.gov/
External link for United States Access Board
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Accessible Design
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Washington, US
Employees at United States Access Board
Updates
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For this #TBT, we're looking at a Board meeting from 1994 which featured #disability rights leader Judy Heumann, who was serving as our Chair at the time, and fellow advocate Glen Stotler, who served as a Public Member from 1988 to 1994. Judy served in her role again in 1996.
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Don't forget to join our public hearing tomorrow, Thursday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) over Zoom. During this session, we'll hear from Federal Agency AI leaders & #AI practitioners. ♿ Learn more about this collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities & the Center for Democracy & Technology here: https://lnkd.in/ev8ihVzW
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Come and check out our Executive Director Sachin Pavithran's recent appearance on the podcast Barrier Free Futures with Bob Kafka. Sachin talks about the history of the Access Board, our rulemaking, and more. 🎙️ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekzEQZka
Barrier Free Futures: 08/10/2024 Sachin Pavithran, Executive Director, Access Board
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Having an accessible means of egress within a building or space is essential for safety and #InclusiveDesign. 🚪 Check out our Guide to the #ADA Accessibility Standards for accessible means of egress here: https://lnkd.in/ea-aWGZR
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Elevators can help unlock a whole new level of accessibility for buildings and facilities. 🛗 Check out our Guide to the #ADA Accessibility Standards for elevators and platform lifts here: https://lnkd.in/g99nMGQf
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The Access Board is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Justice has issued a final rule on accessibility for certain medical diagnostic equipment under the #ADA. ⚕️ Learn more about this rule, which aligns with our Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment: https://lnkd.in/eYeiDac3
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Our next public hearing with the American Association of People with Disabilities & the Center for Democracy & Technology is on Thursday, August 22 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) over Zoom. We want to hear about the intersection of #accessibility & artificial intelligence from federal agency & #AI practitioners. ♿ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ev8ihVzW
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Today is the 56th anniversary of the Architectural Barriers Act! 🎉 Whether you're a federal employee or someone who uses federal buildings, everyone deserves #access! Learn more about the incredible history of the #ABA and how it promotes #inclusivity: https://lnkd.in/etzV4chs
Learn How to File an Architectural Barriers Act Complaint [AD]
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The Board has published a final rule addressing accessibility standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment. ⚕️ Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, September 5 at 2:30 p.m. (ET) for an overview of the standards! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_iHKA4v #a11y #disability
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