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The Access Board

The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Some features of this site are:

  • Access Currents is a free newsletter published by the Board that comes out every other month. In addition to website access, you can also subscribe to the electronic version through e-mail or request print copies. You can also sign up to receive updates, which covers activities related to the development of new or updated guidelines and standards established by the Access Board. Notification of new rules and notices are sent to you as soon as they are published. Past updates are posted chronologically in the News Archive section.
  • Accessibility Guidelines and Standards provides guidelines and standards in the areas of facilities (ADA Accessibility Guidelines), transportation (ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation) and communications (Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508)).