Facilities Access

• New ADA-ABA Guidelines The The U.S. Access Board published new guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). They are not enforceable yet, but they may help in planning or serve as a guide for best practices.
• U.S. Access Board - Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG) The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.
• U.S. Department of Justice ADA Homepage The agency charged with writing the regulations and enforcing Title II and III of the ADA. Includes info on various guidances for daycare centers, police officers, tax incentives, and filing ADA complaints.
• Alaska State Facilities This link is a compilation of all the state leased and owned facilities being used by the Executive, Judicial, Legislative and Education branches of Alaska State Government. By the end of 1994 Alaska had surveyed all of its facilities for architectural barriers and determined the cost of removing the barriers. This link provides a facility by facility break down of the facilities name, cost for barrier removal, programs in the facility, legislative district, and the scoring for prioritizing which facility will receive funding first.
• Fair Housing Information The linked page, "is designed to answer frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law."
• Federal Highways Accessibility Library
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Disability Business Technical Assistance Center Northwest

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