Suggestions for Further Reading
Title II – State and Local Government
An ADA Guide for Local Government
New emergency preparedness Guide from the US Department of Justice
http://www.ada.gov/emergencyprepguide.htm
ADA Title II Regulations
www.adaportal.org/ State_and_Local_Government/ State_and_Local_Government_TOC.html
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for State & Local Government Facilities
www.access-board.gov/adaag/sl/final.htm
Title III – Public Accommodation
ADA Title III Regulations
www.adaportal.org/ Private_Business/ Public_Accommodations_Browse_TOC.html
Guide for Small Businesses
www.ada.gov/smbustxt.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
ADAAG Manual: A Guide to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines
www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/guide.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Building Elements Designed for Children's
Use
www.access-board.gov/adaag/kids/final.htm
ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines (07/23/04)
www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.htm
The Access Board issued updated accessibility guidelines for new or altered facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). In September 2004, the Justice Department (DOJ) issued an advance notice concerning its update of the ADA standards. These guidelines are effective under the Architectural Barriers Act for Postal facilities (October 1, 2005) and other Federal facilities (excluding Military, and Residential) on May 8, 2006.
ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/lodgesur.htm
Accessible Stadiums
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/stadium.pdf
Accessible Means of Egress
www.iccsafe.org/safety/accessibility/brochure-moe.pdf
Guidelines for Parking
Access Board Technical Bulletin: Parking
www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/bulletins/parking.htm
ADA Business Brief: Restriping Parking Lots
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/restribr.htm
DOJ Technical Assistance Bulletin: Common Questions: Readily Achievable
Barrier Removal and Design Details: Van Accessible Parking Spaces
www.ada.gov/adata1.pdf (PDF version)
Guidelines for Floor Surfaces
Access Board Technical Bulletin: Ground and Floor Surfaces
www.access-board.gov/adaag/about/bulletins/surfaces.htm
Guidelines for Sidewalks
Access Board Guidance on Accessible Rights-of-Way
http://www.access-board.gov/prowac/index.htm
“Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access” FHWA
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/sidewalk2/index.htm
Guidelines for Accessible Recreation Facilities
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
www.access-board.gov/recreation/final.htm
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
www.access-board.gov/play/finalrule.htm
Guide on Accessible Guidelines for Play Areas
http://www.access-board.gov/play/guide/intro.htm
Accessible Amusement Rides
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/amuse.htm
Accessible Boating Facilities
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/boating.htm
Accessible Fishing Piers and Platforms
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/fishing.htm
Accessible Miniature Golf Courses
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/min-golf.htm
Accessible Golf Courses
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/golf.htm
Accessible Sports Facilities
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/sports.htm
Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas
www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/pools.htm
Recommendations for Accessible Trails, Picnic and Camping Areas, and Beach
Access Routes
www.access-board.gov/outdoor/outdoor-rec-rpt.htm
Other Publications
Tax Incentives Packet on the Americans with Disabilities Act
www.ada.gov/taxpack.htm
Technical Assistance Series produced by Barrier Free Environments that provide advisory supplemental scope and design information based on ADAAG. Your Regional ADA & IT Center maintains an extensive collection of ADA and disability related publications including those suggested below. Search the site by key words, title of the ADA or other law, to find information relevant to your inquiry. For assistance, don’t hesitate to call your Center or submit your question for an e-mail response.
- Areas of Rescue Assistance
- Toilet Stalls
- Accessible Route
- Doors
- Lavatories and Mirrors
Hurricane Relief Assistance for People with Disabilities
www.ilru.org/html/whatsnew/announcements/katrina.html#expert
Home Wheelchair Ramp Project