May 08, 2013
The U.S. Access Board enforces the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), which requires access to federally funded facilities, through the investigation of complaints from the public.
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May 08, 2013
Late last year, Congress extended the fiscal-cliff – a $1.2 trillion package of automatic spending cuts and tax increases it passed in 2011 during the debate over the debt ceiling – deadline from Jan. 1 to March 1, 2013.
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May 06, 2013
In February, the Access Board released for public comment proposed accessibility guidelines for shared use paths which are used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and others for transportation or recreation.
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May 01, 2013
The Board unanimously elected Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA as its new Chair on March 13. Braitmayer is a registered architect and principal with Karen Braitmayer, FAIA in Seattle, an architectural consulting firm specializing in accessibility and accessible design that she co-founded 20 years ago.
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