Updated: October 06 2006

The Access Board

The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. It operates with about 30 staff and a governing board of representatives from Federal departments and public members appointed by the President. Key responsibilities of the Board include:

* developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology
* providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards
* enforcing accessibility standards for federally funded facilities

Primary Address

The Access Board
1331 F St., NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
Phone: (202) 272-0080
Web: http://www.access-board.gov

Region(s) Served

• National

Locations

• Washington Office
  1331 F St., NW, Suite 1000
  Washington, DC 20004-1111
  Toll-free: (800) 872-2253
  Phone: (202) 272-0080
  Fax: (202) 272-0081

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