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.
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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)).
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