Communications & IT
Access to information and communication technology (ICT) is addressed by Board standards and guidelines issued under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communications Act.
- Section 508 Standards
- Refresh of the Section 508 Standards and the Telecommunications Act Guidelines
- Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines
Buildings & Sites
Standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) address access to buildings and sites nationwide in new construction and alterations. Similar standards apply to building and sites funded by the federal government under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Supplements to the ADA and ABA standards will address emergency transportable housing and classroom acoustics.
Recreation Facilities
Access to recreation facilities, including play areas, swimming pools, sports facilities, fishing piers, boating facilities, golf courses, and amusement rides is addressed in the ADA and ABA standards. New provisions will cover access to trails, picnic and camping sites, and beach access routes.
Streets and Sidewalks
New guidelines the Board is developing will cover access to public rights-of-way, including sidewalks, intersections, street crossings, and on-street parking. The Board is also addressing access to shared use paths providing off-road means of transportation and recreation.
Transportation
Board guidelines issued under the ADA address access to public transportation facilities and vehicles. New guidelines for passenger vessels are in development.
Health Care
The Board is developing new standards for medical diagnostic equipment and has issued guidance on access to prescription drug container labels.
- Medical Diagnostic Equipment
- Prescription Drug Container Labels (advisory guidance)
