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 {{Organization
-|OrganizationName=U.S. Access Board
+|OrganizationName=Access Board
 |OrganizationType=Government
-|Mission=To promote equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards; to ensure access to buildings, transportation, and communication.
+|Mission=Promote equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design, developing guidelines/standards, and ensuring access to buildings, transportation, and communication.
-|CreationLegislation=Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 502
+|CreationLegislation=Rehabilitation Act of 1973
 |Employees=26
 |OrganizationExecutive=Executive Director
 |Services=Guideline Development; Technical Assistance; Research
-|Regulations=ABA; ADAAG; Section 508
+|Regulations=ABA: Architectural Barriers Act; ADAAG: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Section 508: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
 |HeadquartersLocation=38.89785, -77.03121
 |HeadquartersAddress=1331 F St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004
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 * Development of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
-* Updating the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards
+* Updating the [[Architectural Barriers Act]] (ABA) Accessibility Standards
 * Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology
 * Research and Training Programs