Government Publications
The Association for Equal Access provides a wide range of resources designed to help people with mobility disabilities conquer the challenges of accessing public spaces and services. Whether you’re a person with a disability or a business owner looking to improve accessibility, our collection of insightful websites, government publications, and relevant updates will help you make informed decisions and take action.
The United States Access Board
The U.S. Access Board is an independent federal agency that develops accessibility guidelines and standards to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These guidelines help businesses understand how to meet ADA requirements, ensuring that people with mobility disabilities can access facilities and services. The Access Board's standards cover both new construction and renovations to ensure that accessibility is built into the design of public spaces.
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
ADASAD outlines specific requirements for the design, construction, and alteration of buildings and facilities to ensure they are accessible to people with mobility impairments.
ADA Accessibility Guidelines
ADAAG provides detailed specifications for making buildings and facilities accessible, covering elements like entrances, ramps, parking, and restrooms.
ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities
These standards establish accessibility requirements for transportation systems, including bus stations, train stations, and airports, to ensure equal access.
Outdoor Developed Areas
This guide provides detailed accessibility standards for federal outdoor sites like trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds to ensure they are usable by people with disabilities.
Accessible Routes
This guide outlines requirements for continuous, unobstructed paths that connect accessible elements and spaces in buildings and sites, ensuring usability for people with disabilities.
Animations on the ADA and ABA Standards
The U.S. Access Board's collection of animations illustrates accessibility standards through short videos that explain key requirements for buildings and outdoor environments in a clear, visual format.
The United States Department of Justice
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division maintains a Disability Rights Section that enforces the ADA by investigating complaints, issuing regulations, providing technical assistance, and litigating cases to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements. Our updates highlight actions taken by the DOJ against businesses failing to comply with the ADA and offer valuable insights into the ongoing legal landscape, helping individuals and businesses stay informed and take action.
DOJ Settlement Agreements & Consent Decrees
These legal agreements outline specific actions required to address accessibility violations and ensure compliance with federal law. This section provides summaries and links to DOJ settlements, offering insight into how the law is applied and what can be learned from past cases.
DOJ Publications
The DOJ publishes a range of materials to help businesses, government agencies, and individuals understand and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This section features official guidance, technical assistance documents, and reports that clarify legal requirements and best practices for accessibility.
DOJ Enforcement Actions
The DOJ actively enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act through investigations, lawsuits, and other legal actions against entities that fail to comply. This section highlights recent enforcement efforts, including notable cases, fines, and corrective measures imposed to ensure accessibility and uphold civil rights.