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• Justice Department's Revised ADA Design Standards

  The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design took effect on March 15, 2012. The standards are part of the revised regulations for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). These standards will make buildings and facilities accessible to more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. The accessibility requirements apply to many kinds of facilities, including sports stadiums, court rooms, amusement rides, swimming pools and play areas.

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• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines

  Information on ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and revised Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) guidelines from the U.S. Access Board, which are used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to set enforceable standards.

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• Accessibility Guidelines & Standards

  Information on making facilities, transportation and communications accessible to people with disabilities.

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• Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities

  Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) rules for making buildings and facilities accessible to people with disabilities. Related information includes a Guide to the ADA & ABA Standards.

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• Questions & Answers on Accessibility of Existing Swimming Pools in Public Places

  In 2010, the Department of Justice published updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to adopt the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. These standards addressed accessibility requirements for a number of types of recreational facilities, including swimming pools, wading pools and spas. This document provides answers to some common questions about these accessibility requirements.

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• Section 508 Facts

  Fact sheet on the requirements of Section 508 and the Access Board's standards. Includes who is covered, what is covered and the technical standards. This link opens a PDF document.

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• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Technical Assistance - Readily Achievable Barrier Removal & Van Accessible Parking Spaces

  Discusses removing barriers from existing facilities and provides design guidance on van accessible parking spaces.

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• Accessibility of State & Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities

  Information from the U.S. Department of Justice on how websites can be made accessible for people with disabilities.

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• Access Board Trainings

  Information regarding ongoing training that the Access Board provides on its accessibility guidelines and standards to various organizations and groups across the country.

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• Accommodating People With Disabilities In Disasters: A Reference Guide To Federal Law

  Summarizes equal access requirements for people with disabilities as they relate to disaster care, housing and human services. This guide explains how applicable Federal laws relate to government entities and non-government, private sector and religious organizations.

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