• Frequently asked questions
• Accessible housing guidelines
• Suggestions for further reading
• Contact the Access Board

Suggestions for further reading

Title II – State and local government

• An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making community emergency preparedness and response programs accessible to people with disabilities
• ADA Title II regulations
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for State and Local Government Facilities

Title III – Public accommodation

• ADA Title III Regulations
• ADA Guide for Small Businesses

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
• A Guide to the ADAAG Provisions
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Building Elements Designed for Children's Use
• ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines (07/23/04)
  The Access Board issued updated accessibility guidelines for new or altered facilities covered by the ADA and the Architectural Barriers Act. In September 2004, the Justice Department issued an advance notice concerning its update of the ADA standards. These guidelines are effective under the Architectural Barriers Act for postal facilities on Oct. 1, 2005, and other federal facilities, excluding military and residential, on May 8, 2006.
• ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
• Accessible Stadiums [PDF ]
• Accessible Means of Egress [PDF ]

Guidelines for parking

• Access Board Technical Bulletin: Parking
• ADA Business Brief: Restriping Parking Lots
• DOJ Technical Assistance Bulletin [PDF ]
  Common Questions: Readily achievable barrier removal
  Design Details: Van-accessible parking spaces

Guidelines for floor surfaces

• Access Board Technical Bulletin: Ground and floor surfaces

Guidelines for sidewalks

• Access Board guidance on accessible rights-of-way
• Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access

Guidelines for accessible recreation facilities

• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
• ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
• A Guide to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
• Accessible Amusement Rides
• Accessible Boating Facilities
• Accessible Fishing Piers and Platforms
• Accessible Miniature Golf Courses
• Accessible Golf Courses
• Accessible Sports Facilities
• Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
• Recommendations for accessible trails, picnic and camping areas and beach access routes

Other publications

• Tax Incentives Packet on the Americans with Disabilities Act
• ADA Document Portal
  The ADA document collection provides advisory supplemental scope and design information based on ADAAG. Your regional DBTAC maintains an extensive collection of ADA- and disability-related publications addressing a number of accessibility issues, including the following:
  • Areas of rescue assistance.
  • Toilet stalls.
  • Accessible route.
  • Doors.
  • Lavatories and mirrors.

  Search the site by keywords, the title of the ADA or other laws to find information relevant to your inquiry. For assistance, don’t hesitate to call your regional center or submit your question for an e-mail response.

• Hurricane Relief Assistance for People with Disabilities