Outdoor Developed Areas Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility - - PDF document

8/28/2014 1 The United States Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.

Outdoor Developed Areas

• Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility (ABA) Standards for Trails,

Camping and Picnic Facilities, Viewing Areas and Beach Access Routes

• Covers Federal land management agencies & facilities

constructed on Federal lands

• Effective –

November 25, 2013

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Future rulemaking

• ADA – Title II entities - State and local governments,

Title III entities, places of public accommodation

• ABA – facilities built or altered with Federal grants

and loans (ABA)

• OPTIONS under the ADA

– Use as guidance where no standards exist… (trails, picnic and camping facilities, viewing areas, and beach access routes) – Caution when considering use of outdoor recreation access routes - Contact DOJ – 800 514-0301

Emergency Transportable Housing

• Final rule published May 7, 2014
• At least 5% mobility units when grouped on

sites

• Minimum of 10% of unit pads designed to

accommodate accessible units

• Requirements for kitchen water spray units,

shower seats, bedroom clearances, installation of grab bars and shower seats

• New exceptions for operable parts, ramps,

and kitchen work surfaces

• Weather alert systems also must be

accessible and include a visual output

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Trail Surface Study

• Natural surfaces
• Assessed the firmness and

stability of 11 different types of natural aggregate and treated soil surfaces over 4 year period.

• ¾ inch minus limestone

aggregate, two different soil stabilizer products

http://www.ncaonline.org/resourc es/articles/trails-surfacestudy- finalreport.shtml

Playground surface study

• Evaluated surfaces over a 3-5

year period

• No single type of surface

material/system fared better when compared with others

• Proper installation and

effective maintenance are key!

http://www.ncaonline.org/resources/articles/playground-surfacestudy-finalreport.shtml

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Poured in Place Rubber Tiles Engineered Wood Fiber Hybrid A: Outdoor Carpet Hybrid B: Rubber Top Mat Hybrid C: Artificial Grass

Section 508 Refresh

• Electronic and information

technology procured by the federal government (computer hardware and software, websites, multimedia such as video, phone systems, and copiers)

• NPRM on 508 Refresh submitted

to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in February 2014.

• Once cleared, publish in the

Federal Register and begin public comment period of time

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Rail

• Update guidelines for

vehicles of fixed guideway systems, including rapid, light, commuter, intercity, and high speed rail.

• Board formed Advisory

Committee on Rail Vehicle Accessibility

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Passenger Vessels

• NPRM – 2013
• Closed early 2014
• Comment review, text

revisions based on comments

• Complete regulatory

assessment

• Next step – publish

final rule

Passenger Vessels

Mobility accessible cabin scoping

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Public Rights of Way

• Sidewalks, street crossings, SHARED

USE PATHS

• Issues: Accessible pedestrian signals

(APS), multi-lane roundabouts

• Next step: FINAL RULE

Medical Diagnostic Equipment

• New access standards for examination tables and chairs, weight

scales, x-ray machines and other radiological equipment, and mammography equipment

• Next step:

FINAL RULE

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Webinar Series

• 1st Thursday of each

month – 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• CEU’s available – AIA,

ASLA, Etc.

• Archived sessions

available

• FREE

Upcoming schedule – OCT – Accessibility Standards - "Building Blocks" - A Refresher NOV – Accessible Retail Stores and Spaces - "Advanced Session" DEC – Accessible Emergency Transportable Housing JAN (2015) – Accessible Hospitals and Medical Care Facilities - "Advanced Session" FEB – Accessible Play Areas - "Advanced Session" MAR – Open Q & A

www.accessibilityonline.org

On-Line Guides

2010 ADA Accessibility Standard ABA Accessibility Standard

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Board General Counsel James Raggio Retires

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U.S. Access Board

(800) 872-2253 (voice) (800) 993-2822 (TTY) E-mail: ta@access-board.gov 508@access-board.gov www.access-board.gov