Access Board

Access Board
Type:	Government
Parent organization:
Employees:	26
Executive:	Executive Director
Budget:
Address:	1331 F St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004
Website:	https://www.access-board.gov/
Creation Legislation:	Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Wikipedia:	Access Board

Access Board

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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.

Services
Guideline Development; Technical Assistance; Research

Regulations
ABA: Architectural Barriers Act; ADAAG: Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Section 508: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

U.S. Access Board (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) is a federal agency committed to ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities through the development of accessibility standards and guidelines.

Official Site

Mission

The U.S. Access Board's mission is to promote equality for individuals with disabilities by leading in accessible design and developing guidelines for accessibility in the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology. It strives to eliminate barriers and ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to all aspects of society.

Parent organization

The U.S. Access Board does not have a parent organization in the traditional sense but operates as an independent federal agency.

Legislation

The U.S. Access Board was established under Section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Partners

The Access Board collaborates with various organizations, but specific partners aren't formally listed.

Number of employees

As of the close of FY 2024, the U.S. Access Board had 26 full-time employees.

Organization structure

Office of the Executive Director provides administrative leadership.
Technical Programs Division develops and updates accessibility guidelines and standards.
Enforcement and Compliance Division ensures adherence to accessibility laws.

List of programs

Development of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Updating the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards
Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology
Research and Training Programs

Last total enacted budget

The last total enacted budget for the U.S. Access Board isn't specified in the available data.

Leader

The U.S. Access Board is led by an Executive Director.

Services provided

The U.S. Access Board provides services such as developing and maintaining accessibility guidelines for public and private entities, offering technical assistance and training on accessibility, conducting research to advance accessibility standards, and enforcing compliance with accessibility regulations through the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

Regulations overseen

The U.S. Access Board oversees the development and updates of key regulations like the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which deals with electronic and information technology accessibility.

Headquarters address

1331 F St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004

Website

https://www.access-board.gov/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:United States Access Board

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