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{{Organization
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=U.S. Access Board
|OrganizationName=Access Board
|OrganizationType=Government
|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
|CreationLegislation=Rehabilitation Act of 1973
|Employees=26
|Employees=26
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* Development of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
* 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
* Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology
* Research and Training Programs
* Research and Training Programs