ADA and Universal Design
Regulatory Resources
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The Access BoardThe Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design.
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Accessibility LawsLaws concerning the Access Board.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amendedP.L. 101-336 (July 26, 1990), as amended by P.L. 110–325 (September 25, 2008)
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The Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA) HomepageInformation and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Achitectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).Updated accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities covered by the ADA and the ABA. Published in the Federal Register July 23, 2004 and amended August 5, 2005. Available as PDF and AudoCAD figures (zip file)
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines 2004United States Access Board. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Washington, D.C.: United States Access Board, [2004]
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The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Washington, DC : U.S. Access Board, [1998 - ]
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Fair Housing Act Design ManualA manual to assist designers and builders in meeting the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act.Designed and developed by Barrier Free Environments, Inc. First published in 1996, this manual provides clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing which complies with the Fair Housing Act. [Washington, D.C.?] : U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity and the Office of Housing, 1998.
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Illustrated 2009 Building Code HandbookEngineering Library TH420 .P38 2010
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Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)Design requirements developed under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) for facilities designed, built, or altered with Federal funds.
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