U.S. General Services Administration Launches “Access for All” Student Design Competition
December 01, 2022
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and Challenge.Gov have launched Access for All, a student design competition for barrier-free spaces in federal buildings. GSA invites students in architecture and design programs to apply universal design ideas to reimagine a federal workspace that provides an accessible, barrier-free, and all-inclusive experience. . . .
U.S. Access Board Mourns Passing of Disability Advocate Bobby Silverstein
November 22, 2022
With deep sorrow, the U.S. Access Board announces the passing of Bobby Silverstein. Silverstein’s advocacy work on disability rights spanned over four decades, including his pivotal role in drafting and advancing the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family on November 17, 2022 at Reston Hospital Center in Virginia. . . .
U.S. Office of Personnel Management to Host Virtual Summit on DEIA and Government Approach to Disability Employment
November 15, 2022
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management will host the virtual event "DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Summit 2022: A Whole-of-Government Approach to Disability Employment" on December 6 – 8, 2022. The Summit is developed in collaboration with . . .
Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Seeks Comments on Long-Range Plan
November 14, 2022
The Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) seeks comments from stakeholders on its 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan. The input will . . .
U.S. Access Board Seeks Financial Program Manager
October 20, 2022
The U.S. Access Board seeks a Financial Program Manager (GS 14) to serve in the Office of Administration. This position will be responsible for administering and managing the . . .
U.S. Access Board Meeting and Webcast
October 18, 2022
All are welcome to attend the next bimonthly meeting of the U.S. Access Board, which will be open to the public and take place virtually on November 9, 2022 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (ET). The agenda for the meeting includes . . .
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to Hold Public Meeting on Safety Research Portfolio
October 12, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a virtual public meeting on its research activities from November 1 – 3. The meeting is intended . . .
U.S. Access Board Seeks Support Services Specialist
October 06, 2022
The U.S. Access Board seeks a Support Services Specialist to serve in its Office of Administrative Services. This position will be responsible for managing . . .
U.S. Access Board Staff to Provide Trainings and Presentations at National Conferences during National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 03, 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. The U.S. Department of Labor themed this year’s NDEAM observance as “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” to recognize the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. U.S. Access Board staff will be presenting on accessibility and . . .
U.S. Access Board Seeks Public Comment on Accessibility Guidelines for Self-Service Transaction Machines
September 27, 2022
Touchscreen kiosks and other types of self-service transaction machines (SSTMs) are a common feature in places of public accommodation, government offices, and other buildings and facilities, allowing users to independently conduct a range of transactions and functions. The U.S. Access Board has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on . . .
