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The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 and the aging of the United States population have created an awareness that facilities that are accessible to people with disabilities benefit everyone. Thus, the emphasis in the literature on accessibility has shifted from the building to the total environment since the publication of the reference bibliography Accessibility: Designing Buildings for the Needs of Handicapped Persons. This updated bibliography is intended for people who design accessible spaces and those who assure that their facility is in compliance with the regulations. It cites books, chapters in books, articles, and pamphlets, most of which have been published from 1988 to 1993. Most of the audiovisuals included were produced from 1991 to 1993; please contact the sources listed for information about the availability of rental, previews, or purchase.
Accessibility. Jackson Heights, NY: Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 1990. 24p. [pamphlet]. Free. (75-20 Astoria Boulevard 11370-1178)
Myths and facts about accessibility with an update on tax incentives for small businesses that comply with the ADA.
Architectural accessibility resources. Washington: Rehabilitation Engineering Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital, 1990. 7p. $5. (Available from National Rehabilitation Information Center, 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3319).
A list of organizations and annotated publications.
Brown, Dale S., and John Vargo. Bibliography of resources on universal design. Journal of rehabilitation, v. 59, July-Aug.- Sept. 1993: 8-11.
An introductory listing of books and pamphlets on universal design with annotations and ordering information.
Center for Accessible Housing. Selected readings list: an annotated bibliography of accessible housing literature. Raleigh, NC: 1992. 19p. $5. (North Carolina State University, Box 8613 27695-8613).
A compilation of information on more than sixty books, magazine articles, slide presentations, and videos.
Dion, Betty. Designing a barrier-free environment for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. Rehabilitation digest, v. 20, spring 1989: 12-14.
Description of environmental adjustments for public buildings and private homes, including audio amplification, telephone and television devices, and fire safety.
Duncan, John, and others. Environmental modifications for the visually impaired: a handbook. Journal of visual impairment and blindness, v. 71, Dec. 1977: 442-455.
Standards, comments, and suggestions for interior design, such as lighting, color, signage, and alarm systems and for exterior design.
Goldman, Charles D. Disability rights guide: practical solutions to problems affecting people with disabilities. 2d ed. Lincoln, NE: Media Publishing, 1991. 250p. $14.95. (2440 O Street, Suite 202 68510-1125).
Issues related to reasonable accommodations in the workplace, public accommodations and architectural barriers, adaptable and accessible housing, and mass transit.
Lebovich, William L. Design for dignity: accessible environments for people with disabilities. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1993. 253p. $49.95.
Case studies of specific buildings including homes; schools; hospitals; museums; government facilities; and public accommodations such as theaters, churches, and sports arenas.
Leibrock, Cynthia A., and Susan Behar. Beautiful barrier-free: a visual guide to accessibility. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992. 208p. $59.95.
Barrier-free design options for making commercial and residential spaces both accessible and aesthetically pleasing. Includes almost 400 photographs and instructions for assessing a client's needs, the costs, and legal code requirements.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Architectural barriers and the physically handicapped: selected references, 1974-1988. [Compiled by] Charles P. Dove. Washington: 1989. 7p. (CRS Report 89-108 L). Single copies available free from members of the U.S. Senate or the U.S. House of Representatives.
Citations on accessible public buildings and transportation.
Mace, Ronald L., Graeme J. Hardie, and Jaine P. Place. Accessible environments: toward universal design. In Design intervention: toward a more humane architecture. Edited by Wolfgang F.E. Preiser, Jacqueline C. Vischer, and Edward T. White. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. p. 155-176.
Exploration of the universal design approach as a way of balancing a structure's appearance with features accessible for everyone.
Vance, Mary. Architecture and the handicapped: monographs. Architecture series: Bibliography A 1939. Monticello, IL: Vance Bibliographies, 1987. 18p. $5.
Monographs published between 1967 and 1987.
American Association for the Advancement of Science. Barrier- free in brief: laboratories and classrooms in science and engineering. Washington: 1991. 36p. [pamphlet]. (AAAS publication #91-27S). Free. (1333 H Street NW DC 20005).
Information and resources on the organization of barrier-free laboratories and classrooms.
Moore, Robin C., Susan M. Goltsman, and Daniel S. Iacofano, eds. Play for all guidelines: planning, design, and management of outdoor play settings for all children. 2d ed. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communications, 1992. 291p. $39.95. (1802 Fifth Street 94710-1915).
Plans, design, and ongoing management of children's play environments, including those for the integration of children with different abilities.
Nasatir, Judith. PS 233Q. Interior design, v. 63, Aug. 1992: 92-97.
Profile of a school in the New York City public school system designed specifically for children with physical and mental disabilities.
Recommendations for accessibility standards for children's environments. Raleigh, NC: Center for Accessible Housing, 1992. Unpaged. Available free upon request in braille, cassette, computer disk, or large print from Office of Technical and Information Services, U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004-1111.
Recommendations for supplements to the existing UFAS.
Schneekloth, Lynda H. Play environments for visually impaired children. Journal of visual impairment and blindness, v. 83, Apr. 1989: 196-201.
Examination of play behaviors of children with visual impairments and the design requirements for appropriate play environments.
Smith, Michael J.P. Good turn. Architectural record, v. 179, June 1991: 84-91.
Description of the barrier-free Boy Scout camp at the Hoover Outdoor Education Center near Chicago.
Stout, Janet. Planning playgrounds for children with disabilities. American journal of occupational therapy, v. 42, Oct. 1988: 653-657.
Guidelines for planning adapted playgrounds.
Torrice, Antonio F., and Ro Logrippo. Special spaces for special needs. In their : In my room: designing for and with children. New York: Fawcett, 1989. p. 77-87. $22.95.
Considerations in designing a bedroom for a child with disabilities.
The accessible housing design file. Produced by Barrier Free Environments, Inc., with support from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1991. 213p. $44.95.
A collection of designs for accessibility of any type of new housing. Includes carports and garages, entrances, doors and doorways, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
Branson, Gary D.; Hilary W. Swinson, contributing ed. The complete guide to barrier-free housing: convenient living for the elderly and the physically handicapped. White Hall, VA: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1991. 176p. $14.95. (P.O. Box 219, Crozet, VA 22932).
Discussion on making every room in a house accessible, reducing maintenance costs, choosing a lot, and hiring a contractor. Includes nine appendixes, among which are designs and plans to accommodate wheelchair users and lists of independent living centers, amputee support groups, products, magazines and newsletters, and catalogs.
Cocks, Elizabeth A. Housing modifications for persons who are blind or visually impaired. RE:view, v. 24, spring 1992: 23-28.
Suggested modifications for the home environment, including the exterior, entrance, doors, floors, lighting, windows, room layout, kitchen, and stairs and ramps.
Coombs, Amy G. Modifying your home: in dollars and sense. Arthritis today, v. 6, Nov.-Dec. 1992: 55-59.
Cost comparisons and general price guidelines for building a new home with modifications or remodeling an existing one. Lists resources for more information.
Davies, Thomas D., Jr., and Kim A. Beasley. Fair housing design guide for accessibility. Washington: Paradigm Design Group, Paralyzed Veterans of America, 1992. 203p. $29.95.
Guidance for builders and architects in designing and constructing multifamily projects that comply with the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Includes information on the design of interiors, kitchens, and bathrooms for adaptable dwellings.
Getting in and out of your home: ramps, elevators, lifts, and doorways. Exceptional parent, v. 19, Apr. 1989: 26-33.
Information on the selection of ramps, elevators, lifts, and doorways with names and addresses of companies.
Molnar, Michele. Home improvement. Mainstream, v. 17, Feb. 1993: 25-34.
Suggested steps in planning home modifications.Gives names and addresses of organizations to contact for publications, financing, and contractor referrals and of companies that make ramps, elevators, and lifting devices.
American National Standards Institute, Inc. Accessible and usable buildings and facilities. CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992. Revision of ANSI A117.1-1986. Falls Church, VA: Council of American Building Officials, 1992. 78p. $30. (5203 Leesburg Pike, #708 22041).
Specifications for elements such as doors, routes, and seating that are used in making functional spaces accessible. Can be used by government agencies to achieve uniformity in the technical design criteria in building codes and by non- governmental parties as technical design guidelines or requirements.
Building Owners and Managers Association International. ADA compliance guidebook: a checklist for your building. Meeting the Title III provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities. Washington: 1992. 79p. $50. (1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300 DC 20005).
For use in assessing the level of ADA Title III compliance within a building or facility. The subject matter is taken from the U.S. Department of Justice's final rules.
Burgdorf, Robert L., Jr. Equal access to public accommodations. In The Americans with Disabilities Act: from policy to practice. Edited by Jane West. New York: Milbank Memorial Fund, 1991. p. 183-213. $8.95.
Legislative background on the public accommodations provisions of the ADA.
Cotler, Stephen R. Removing the barriers: accessibility guidelines and specifications. Alexandria, VA: Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, 1991. 125p. $55. (1446 Duke Street 22314-3492).
Guidance on compliance with the ADA, including assistance in surveying a college or university campus and in identifying barriers.
DuBow, Sy, Sarah Geer, and Karen Peltz Strauss. Legal rights: the guide for deaf and hard of hearing people. 4th ed. Washington: National Center for Law and Deafness, Gallaudet University Press, 1992. 270p. $13.95.
Discussion of the ADA's requirements for removing communications barriers in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, and telecommunications and of legislative advances to provide access to television programming and telephone service.
Goltsman, Susan M., Timothy A. Gilbert, and Steven D. Wohlford. The accessibility checklist: an evaluation system for buildings and outdoor settings. 2d ed. Berkeley, CA: MIG Communications, 1993. 2-vol. set $49.95 or User's guide, 168p., $29.95; Survey forms, 52p., $20.
A checklist based on the ADA Guidelines, UFAS, and Title 24 of the California Building Code, the nation's most stringent state accessibility code. For use in conducting an accessibility evaluation of a building or an outdoor facility.
Johnson, Mary, and others, eds. People with disabilities explain it all for you: your guide to the public accommodations requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Louisville, KY: The Avocado Press, 1992. 157p. $15.95. (P.O. Box 145 40201).
Ideas for complying with Title III of the ADA--Public Accommodations and Services. Includes sources for consultation and auxiliary aids and lists local disability organizations by state.
UFAS retrofit guide: accessibility modifications for existing buildings. Designed and developed by Barrier Free Environments, Inc. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1993. 358p. $49.95
Keyed to the UFAS for compliance with Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines checklist for buildings and facilities. Washington: 1993. Various pagings. Free.
A checklist to survey facilities for compliance with the new construction and alterations requirements of Titles II and III of the ADA. Survey forms for restaurants, medical care facilities, libraries, transient lodging, and transportation facilities.
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities; final guidelines. Federal register, v. 56, July 26, 1991: 35408-35542.
Final guidelines to assist the U.S. Department of Justice in establishing accessibility standards for new construction and alterations in places of public accommodation and commercial facilities. Includes the ADA accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities.
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Uniform federal accessibility standards. Washington: 1988. 89p. Free.
Standards for the design, construction, and alteration of federal buildings and federally funded facilities. Also published in Federal register, v. 49, Aug. 7, 1984: 31528- 31617 and codified in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 1190.
U.S. Department of Education. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Clearinghouse on Disability Information. Summary of existing legislation affecting people with disabilities. Washington: For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1992. 235p. Single copies available free from U.S. Department of Education while supply lasts. (Pub. no. ED/OSERS 92-8).
Lists more than sixty key federal laws that relate to disability policy; includes discussions of the ADA, Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Architectural Barriers Act.
U.S. Department of Justice. Office of the Attorney General. Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities; final rule. Federal register, v. 56, July 26, 1991: 35544-35691.
The final rule implementing Title III of the ADA--Public Accommodations and Services and the ADA accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Justice. Americans with Disabilities Act handbook. Washington: 1991. 1 v. (various pagings). Free. (EEOC: 1801 L Street NW 20507; DOJ: Office on the ADA, Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66118 20035-6118).
The annotated regulations for titles I, II, and III of the ADA and appendixes that include Public Law 101-336--The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; ADA accessibility guidelines; uniform federal accessibility standards; summary of the legislative history of the ADA; related federal disability laws; and ADA questions and answers.
The accessible museum: model programs of accessibility for disabled and older people. Washington: American Association of Museums, 1992. 184p. $40. (1225 Eye Street NW, Suite 200 DC 20005). Based on the National Survey of Accessibility in Museums.
Profiles of diverse museums, a zoological park, and an aquarium that have model programs and services.
Accommodation and accessibility: implementing the ADA on a local level. Journal of visual impairment and blindness, v. 86, Sept. 1992: supplement. 20p. (Single copies available from Circulation Office, American Foundation for the Blind, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011).
Key issues raised by the ADA presented in a scenario in which a hospital administrator is preparing a procedures manual to ensure ADA compliance of the facility. The concerns described apply to a variety of institutions and establishments.
American Association for the Advancement of Science. Barrier- free in brief: workshops and conferences for scientists and engineers. Washington: 1991. 35p. [pamphlet]. (AAAS publication #91-26S). Free.
Guidance for planning and conducting professional meetings or workshops that are accessible to all potential participants.
Crispen, Joanne L., ed. The Americans with Disabilities Act: its impact on libraries: the library's responses in "doable" steps. Chicago: Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, American Library Association, 1993. 163p. $28.
Papers on ADA's impact on libraries presented at a preconference to the 1992 annual conference of the American Library Association. Includes a Self-Evaluation Survey for Public Libraries from the State Library of Florida.
Davies, Thomas D., Jr., and Kim A. Beasley. Design for hospitality: planning for accessible hotels and motels. New York: Nichols Publishing, 1988. 187p. $42.50.
Information for hotel and motel developers and designers on the needs of guests with functional impairments and the construction of facilities to meet those needs. Developed by the Paralyzed Veterans of America with assistance from the American Hotel and Motel Association.
Fenely, Gareth. Wheel me out to the ball game. Architectural record, v. 180, July 1992: 140-142.
Guidelines for wheelchair accessibility at sports facilities, including seat location and movement throughout the structure.
Foos, Donald D., and Nancy C. Pack, comps. and eds. How libraries must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1992. 168p. $29.95.
Essays by five librarians and a lawyer who offer their interpretations of the ADA as it relates to all types of libraries. Groff, Gerda, with Laura Gardner. What museum guides need to know: access for blind and visually impaired visitors. New York: American Foundation for the Blind, 1989. 55p. $14.95. Ideas for museum staff and volunteers.
Kailes, June Isaacson, and Darrell Jones. A guide to planning accessible meetings. Houston, TX: Independent Living Research Utilization, 1993. 168p. $25 (print or audio cassette). (2323 South Shepherd, Suite 1000 77019).
Information and resources on planning for barrier-free meetings. Includes recommendations for site selection, facility setup, communication access, access to printed or visual materials, and personal assistance services.
Lenn, Katy. Climbing the mountain: the Americans with Disabilities Act and libraries. Wilson library bulletin, v. 68, Dec. 1993: 36-39.
Suggestions for improving library accessibility in three areas: building and furniture, services and staff development, and equipment.
Mueller, James. The workplace workbook 2.0: an illustrated guide to workplace accommodation and technology. Amherst, MA: Human Resource Development Press, 1992. 160p. $49.95. (22 Amherst Road 01002).
Illustrations and suggestions for various accommodations for people with specific functional limitations. Includes modifications of seating, storage, work stations, information displays, and communication devices.
National Endowment for the Arts. The arts and 504: a handbook for accessible arts programming. Rev. Washington: 1992. 97p. $6.50. [Individuals with a visual or learning disability may obtain an audio cassette edition free from NEA, Office for Special Constituencies, DC 20506 (202) 682-5532]. (Print copy for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Gov't Print. Off., Stock no. 036-000-00047-3).
Information for arts organizations to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. Discusses architectural accessibility and communication.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Planning barrier free libraries: a guide for renovation and construction of libraries serving blind and physically handicapped readers. Washington: 1981. 61p. Free.
Suggestions on how to establish a new building or renovation program for an accessible library.
Pack, Nancy C., and Donald D. Foos. Library compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. RQ, v. 32, winter 1992: 255- 267.
An overview of the four titles of the ADA as they relate to libraries, and suggestions for compliance.
Rothman, Herb. 101 answers to questions businesses have about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). New York: New York Small Business Educational Foundation, Inc., 1992. 47p. [pamphlet]. $4.95. (30 Irving Place, 9th Floor 10003).
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the two titles of the ADA that have the most impact on business: Title I (employment) and Title III (public accommodations and services).
Ruling, Karl G. The Americans with Disabilities Act: a revolution. What does this new law mean for theatre architecture? Theatre crafts, v. 26, May 1992: 26, 28-29.
Discussion of ADA's impact on theaters and performances.
Rumpel, Fritz, ed. Making the workplace accessible: guidelines, costs, and resources. Bethesda, MD: Mainstream, Inc., 1990. 20p. [pamphlet]. $4.95. (3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 830 20814).
A design criteria checklist that is based on compliance with the standards published by ANSI. May be used for design- drawing evaluations or onsite surveys. An appendix has sections from Title I and Title III of the ADA.
Sannwald, William W., ed. Checklist of library building design considerations. 2d ed. Chicago: Library Administration and Management Association, American Library Association, 1991. 58p. $9.60.
A list of questions arranged under broad topics such as accessibility, seating, and equipment that address almost every aspect of space and function in a library building.
Shore, Irma, and Beatrice Jacinto, comps. Access to art: a museum directory for blind and visually impaired people. New York: American Foundation for the Blind and Museum of American Folk Art, 1989. 129p. $19.95.
A list of museums and art organizations, a bibliography of materials about art in special media (cassette, braille, and large print), a bibliography of materials for teaching art to students who are blind or visually impaired, and a bibliography of materials on museums with facilities for visitors with visual impairments.
Wood, Erica F. Toward a barrier-free courthouse: equal access to justice for persons with disabilities. In Court-related needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities: recommendations of the February 1991 conference. Washington: American Bar Association, Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly, Commission on the Mentally Disabled; National Judicial College, 1991. p. 69-83. Abridged in Clearinghouse review, v. 24, Oct. 1990: 557-560.
Examination of the laws on accessibility in public buildings and their applicability to courthouses.
Ballast, David Kent. Egress from buildings in emergencies. Architecture series: Bibliography A 2013. Monticello, IL: Vance Bibliographies, 1988. 6p. $3.
Books, research reports, and periodical articles on fire safety and building evacuation for persons with disabilities.
Egress/safe refuge. In UFAS retrofit guide: accessibility modifications for existing buildings. Designed and developed by Barrier Free Environments, Inc. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1993. p. 266-274.
Information on alarms, accessible means of egress, and emergency management plans.
Fire safety for people with disabilities. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 1993. unpaged. [pamphlet]. Preview copy free, sold in packages of 100 for $16.50. (1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101 02269-9101).
Tips on fire prevention and detection.
High rise topics and technology. In Building design for handicapped and aged persons. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Committee 56. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992. p. 153-188. $46.50.
Discussion of access and egress in public buildings, nonevacuation techniques, and voice guidance systems in high- rise public buildings.
Levin, Bernard M., and Harold E. Nelson. Fire safety and disabled persons. Fire journal, v. 75, Sept. 1981: 35-40.
General principles based on the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association.
Wheeling to fire safety: fire emergency procedures for paralyzed and other handicapped people. Jackson Heights, NY: Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, n.d. unpaged. [pamphlet]. Free.
Suggested fire prevention and emergency escape procedures for an apartment or office building.
Access travel: airports. 6th ed. Washington: Airports Council International-North America, 1993. 48p. Free. (Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009).
A list of accessible design features, facilities, and services at 553 airport terminals worldwide.
Buses, vans, and systems: technical assistance manual. Washington: U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, 1992. 66p. Free.
Minimum requirements for accessibility standards issued by the Department of Transportation. Also found in Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, Part 1192.
Katzmann, Robert A. Transportation policy. In The Americans with Disabilities Act: from policy to practice. Edited by Jane West. New York: Milbank Memorial Fund, 1991. p. 214-237. $8.95.
A review of the requirements of the ADA, the historical regulatory context, the Department of Transportation regulations regarding the acquisition of accessible vehicles, and surveys and technological research on compliance with transportation policy.
Rail accessibility today. Paraplegia news, v. 43, Nov. 1989: 21-35.
A series of articles by different authors on accessible rail transportation services in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Chicago, Florida, California, and Oregon.
Smith, Edward R., and T.F. Riggar. Accessible transportation: human rights . . . versus . . . costs. Journal of rehabilitation, v. 54, Apr.-May-June 1988: 13-17.
A historical perspective on federal legislative and regulatory action relating to accessible transportation. Examines costs of accessible fixed routes versus provision of specialized services.
U.S. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary. Transportation for individuals with disabilities: final rule. Federal register, v. 56, Sept. 6, 1991: 45584-45778.
The regulations for implementing the transportation provisions of the ADA and the ADA accessibility guidelines.
U.S. Department of Transportation. Urban Mass Transportation Administration. ADA paratransit handbook: implementing the complementary paratransit service requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Washington: 1991. 1 v. (unpaged). $35. (Available from National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161, pub. no. 92114511).
Paratransit service requirements of the ADA, including eligibility determination, service criteria, and operating standards. Provides paratransit service models and ways to enhance fixed-route service.
Uslan, Mark M., and others, eds. Access to mass transit for blind and visually impaired travellers. New York: American Foundation for the Blind, 1990. 179p. $25.95.
Techniques, guidelines, and adapted strategies for independent travel on subways, buses, and commuter rails.
Accessibility. 1991. (Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177).
30-minute video that guides the viewer through a typical public building from the perspective of a person in a wheelchair.
The accessible place of business. 1993. $98. (Available from Universal Designers and Consultants, Inc., 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 110, Rockville, MD 20852).
30-minute video for employers on understanding accessibility requirements of the ADA. Includes a facility evaluation.
ADA: access for deaf Americans. 1993. (Available from Gallaudet University Bookstore, 800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695).
60-minute video on the rights and responsibilities under the ADA of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
ADA: communication and service skills. 1993. (Available from Educational Institute of American Hotel and Motel Association, P.O. Box 1240, East Lansing, MI 48826-1240).
15-minute video with trainer's guide, viewer's guide, and resource list. Shows employees how to be effective in providing service to guests with disabilities.
ADA compliance video: the Americans with Disabilities Act Title III: Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities. 1992. (Available from Building Owners and Managers Association International, 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005).
60-minute video answers questions on the scope, implications, and impact of Title III of the ADA.
The adaptable fire-safe house. 1988. (Available from National Association of Home Builders Research Center, 400 Prince George's Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8731).
11-minute video with information packet. Demonstrates designs and features of a fire-safe house for people with disabilities and for the elderly.
Adapting the home for the physically challenged. 1992. (Available from A/V Health Services, Inc., P.O. Box 1622, West Sacramento, CA 95691).
30-minute video offers assistance to individuals using wheelchairs or walkers in modifying the rooms of their homes and in constructing a ramp.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: new access to the workplace. 1991. (Available from Coronet/MTI Film and Video, 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015).
40-minute video that summarizes the ADA and provides information on how employers can comply with its regulations. And access for all: ADA and your library. 1993. (Available from ALA Video/Library Video Network, 320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204-5179). 45-minute video with resource guide that explores what libraries can do to comply with the ADA.
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. 1993. $50. (Available from Universal Designers and Consultants, Inc.).
31-minute video presentation in two parts. Part 1 is 12 minutes and provides an overview of the function and responsibilities of the Access Board. Part 2 is 19 minutes and provides an overview of the ADA accessibility guidelines.
Bridging the talent gap. 1991. (Available from Job Accommodation Network, West Virginia University, 918 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 1, P.O. Box 6080, Morgantown, WV 26506-6080).
27-minute video about the Job Accommodation Network and four work situations in which job accommodations were made to enable employees with disabilities to perform their jobs safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Building better neighborhoods. 1993. (Available from Concrete Change, 1371 Metropolitan Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316).
15-minute video intended to create awareness of the necessity and practicality of building homes with universal access.
Design for living. 1992. (Available from National Council on the Aging, Inc., Department 5087, Washington, DC 20061-5087).
11-minute video. Tours the Friendly Home, a model home in Chino, California, that has adaptable features for people with disabilities and those who are elderly.
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988: accessibility guidelines slide show and script. 1991. (Available from The Center for Accessible Housing, North Carolina State University, Box 8613, Raleigh, NC 27695-8613).
80-slide presentation and script that highlights the seven design requirements outlined in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Accessibility guidelines published March 6, 1991. For developers, architects, and builders involved in multifamily housing.
The guide: facilities evaluation and modification guide. 1984. (Available from Barrier Free Environments, Inc., P.O. Box 30634, Raleigh, NC 27622).
140-slide presentation and script on identifying and measuring barriers, with suggested priorities for modifications.
Making the ADA work for you: a video training seminar. 1992. (Available from American Foundation for the Blind, c/o American Book Center, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building No. 3, Brooklyn, NY 11205).
120-minute video that covers Title I: Employment; Title II: State and Local Government; and Title III: Public Accommodations. Can be used together or in segments.
Providing public transportation to everyone. 1992. (Available from National Easter Seal Society, 230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606).
15-minute video highlighting the public transportation provisions of the ADA and showing how municipalities can plan for accessible service to all people in the community.
Toward universal design. 1993. (Available from The Universal Design Initiative, c/o J.L. Mueller Inc., 4717 Walney Knoll Court, Chantilly, VA 22021).
15-minute video that defines the term universal design and presents the challenges faced by designers today.
A nonprofit organization that promotes accessibility through design consultation, educational programs, and publications.
American Institute of ArchitectsProfessional society of architects. Maintains a library and bookstore.
Barrier Free Environments, Inc.An architecture and product design firm. Develops seminars and publications on accessible and universal design.
Barrier Free ResourcesA consulting and training firm. Designs new construction, remodels existing buildings and homes, and performs job analyses on worksite adaptations.
Center for Accessible Housing School of DesignA research and training center of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Provides technical assistance, training, and publications on accessible housing.
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans AssociationA chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Has publications on accessibility and the ADA; single copies are free.
Federal Communications CommissionA federal regulatory agency that provides information about ADA requirements for telecommunications (Title IV).
Job Accommodation NetworkA service of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Offers free information and free consulting about job accommodation strategies and manufactured devices.
Mainstream, Inc.A nonprofit organization that develops cost-effective solutions to place people with disabilities in the workplace. Publications include Accessing ADA Resources and the bimonthly journal In the Mainstream.
National Association of Home BuildersThe research arm of the home-building industry. Provides information and sells publications on housing accessibility and accessible building products.
National Easter Seal SocietyAn advocacy, research, and educational organization. Provides the Americans with Disabilities Resource Catalog that lists publications and audiovisuals for sale.
National Rehabilitation Information CenterAn information center on disability and rehabilitation. Produces fact sheets on accessible products such as bath lifts, ramps, and stair lifts, and a list of manufacturers of architectural elements.
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaNational organization of veterans with spinal cord diseases that cause paralysis. Advocates for accessibility issues.
President's Committee on Employment of People with DisabilitiesAn organization affiliated with the U.S. Department of Labor that disseminates printed materials on training, hiring, and retaining people with disabilities.
Project ACTION (Accessible Community Transportation In Our Nation)A national research and demonstration program administered by the National Easter Seal Society. Assists transit providers in implementing the ADA and provides information, training, and technical assistance. Publishes Project ACTION Update.
U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance BoardAn independent federal agency that provides technical assistance on architectural, transportation, and communication access and interprets design standards. Produces or distributes a variety of publications at no cost, including the newsletter Access America that is published several times a year.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe federal agency that implements the fair housing laws and regulations and makes loans for construction or rehabilitation of housing projects for people who are elderly or disabled.
U.S. Department of JusticeThe federal agency that enforces ADA provisions relating to public accommodations and commercial facilities (Title III).
U.S. Department of TransportationThe federal agency that enforces ADA provisions relating to mass transportation systems and services (Title II).
Universal Designers and Consultants, Inc.A design and consulting firm that sells publications, audiovisuals, and software on accessibility. Some single copies free while supplies last. Universal Design, a quarterly newsletter, has technical information on design alternatives.
Compiled by Carol Strauss
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Posted on 2006-05-30