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The Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) rulemaking has concluded. The PROWAG final rule has been published in the Federal Register. Please visit the Access Board’s PROWAG page for the guidelines.

Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines

Access Board issues final rule on accessibility guidelines for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. These guidelines address how to make pedestrian facilities, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, shared use paths, and on-street parking, accessible to people with disabilities.

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Best Practices for the Design of Accessible COVID-19 Home Tests

Access Board hosts June 2023 report on best practices for the design of accessible COVID-19 home tests. Report captures and publicizes learnings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) RADx® Tech accessibility program.

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EV Charging Stations

Access Board issues technical assistance document on design recommendations for accessible electric vehicle charging stations.

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Signs Guide to the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards

Access Board issues technical bulletin on signs in Chapter 7: Communication Elements and Features of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards as part of its collection on guidance documents.

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Equity and Accessibility in the Federal Workplace for Employees with Disabilities

Resources for federal agencies to ensure equity and accessibility in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the federal workforce.

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Public Events

Learn more about upcoming events and access archived event recordings of the Board.

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office building (photo from outside, showing a dramatic perspective on the leading edge corner)

Building & Sites

Accessibility standards for facilities covered by the ADA and the ABA.
refreshable braille keyboard (photo shows fingers on the i/o controls, and the edge of a computer keyboard positioned on top)

Information & Communication Technology

ICT accessibility standards issued under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communications Act.
woman in wheelchair about to get on a bus with ISA in window (photo)

Transportation Vehicles

ADA guidelines for transportation vehicles and systems.
cane trailing sidewalk (photo closeup on cane with red stripe and white bulb at end, in front of a blurred shoe)

Streets & Sidewalks

Accessibility guidelines for public right-of-way and shared use paths.
cruise ship at sea (photo is from a birds eye perspective)

Passenger Vessels

Proposed guidelines for passenger vessels covered by the ADA.
medical room with diagnostic equipment

Healthcare

Standards for medical diagnostic equipment, guidance on prescription drug labels, and best practices for the design of accessible COVID-19 home tests.

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in inclusive design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.

Accessibility Animations

Accessible Bathing Facilities Accessible Toilet Rooms Maneuvering at Doors Parking and Pasenger Loading Zones Protruding Objects Sales and Service Counters Signs Wheelchair Maneuvering