Federal Facilities and the ABA Standards February 4th, 2010

Whether you are responsible for a large project funded by the Recovery Act or the Alteration of a Federal building, you need to know and follow the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards.  This session will help familiarize you with the ABA standards and other applicable requirements with emphasis on those governing federally funded alteration and renovation projects.

Presenters:

• Paul Beatty, Accessibility Specialist Office of Technical and Information Services, US Access Board

• Thomas N. Williams, AIA, General Services Administration (GSA)

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“Understanding THE U.S. ACCESS BOARD: AN INSIDER'S LOOK” January 7, 2010

The U.S. Access Board leads the development, advancement, and implementation of accessibility requirements with rulemaking responsibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Section 508, and the Telecommunications Act. You may not be aware of the many activities of this small independent Federal agency and the services it provides to the public. This session provided an inside look at the Board's rulemaking efforts, enforcement of the ABA, research and training programs, and its plans for the future.

Speakers: Douglas Anderson, Chairperson, US Access Board and David M. Capozzi, Executive Director, US Access Board

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Understanding the Draft Final Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas 12-03-09

On October 19, 2009, the U.S. Access Board released draft final guidelines for trails, picnic and camping facilities, and beach access routes. Once finalized, these guidelines will apply to outdoor sites managed by the Federal government, including national parks and recreation areas covered by the Architectural Barriers Act. This webinar session will provide participants with the opportunity to better understand the draft guidelines. This session will also highlight how the conditions for exceptions apply to trails and beach access routes, review "outdoor constructed features", and discuss the requirements for outdoor recreation routes and beach access routes. An opportunity for questions and answers will also be provided.

Speakers: James R. ("J.R.") Harding II, Peggy H. Greenwell, and Bill Botten

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The Legal Webinar and Accessible Technology Webinar are coordinated by the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center. For more information about these programs contact: DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center · MC 728 · 1640 W. Roosevelt Road · Room 405 · Chicago, Illinois 60608 (877) ADA - 1990  or (877) 232 - 1990 (V/TTY)

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