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Access
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities 
 Section 4.30 provides signage requirements for all buildings and facilities that are required to be accessible. Section 8 includes additional physical requirements for public areas of a library, including reading and study areas, stacks, reference rooms, reserve areas, and special facilities or collections. All of Sections 1-4 (as amended through January 1998) of the Guidelines spell out the "scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990." http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Librarianship Last updated Sep 6, 2002 Accessible America Award
Details about this award recognizing U.S. cities for "their focus on disability issues and successful design of programs, services and facilities that are accessible for citizens and visitors who have disabilities." Features press releases about the competition winners and applications of entrants from past contests, both describing specific city accessibility and disability programs. From the National Organization on Disability (NOD). http://www.nod.org Topics: Disabilities Last updated May 1, 2007 Accessible Features in State Parks [California]
Lists California's accessible state parks, with information on each park's facilities for camping, picnicking, trails, beach and shore access, exhibits and programs, and fishing. Users can find parks by name, region, and activity. http://access.parks.ca.gov/ Topics: Disabilities Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Disability Rights Advocates (DRA)
"DRA is a non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. ... Through negotiation and litigation, DRA has made thousands of facilities accessible and has enforced access rights for millions of people with disabilities, including access to technology, education, employment, transportation and health care." Its site features news, publications, and descriptions of cases, projects, and investigations on topics such as accessibility of recreation areas and sidewalks. http://www.dralegal.org/index.php Topics: Disabilities Last updated May 23, 2007 Summaries of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities
Collection of documents on designing recreation facilities to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Covers amusement park rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, miniature golf courses, golf courses, sporting facilities, and swimming pools and spas. Includes many line drawings showing measurements and specifications for accessible facilities. From the United States Access Board, a federal agency concerned with accessible design. http://www.access-board.gov/recreation/guides/ Topics: Disabilities, Sports Last updated Jul 28, 2006 |
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