Resources: Accessibility Publications

The New ADAAG (2004)
ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2004.

AAB vs. ADAAG At-A-Glance Guide and other Boston Society of Architects Book Store Products
This is an invaluable, pocket-size publication which integrates the full text of 521 CMR (the Mass. accessible design regulations) with those portions of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) that are more stringent.

New ADA Center Online Publications
This is an invaluable source of publications on accessible design and construction, including codes, standards, regulations, and best practice guides.

U.S. Access Board Publications
The U.S. Access Board is the government agency that develops accessibility requirements; provides technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards; and enforces accessibility standards for federally funded facilities. Its publications include accessible design standards as well as technical assistance materials.

U.S. Department of Justice ADA Publications
The U.S. Department of Justice promulgates the regulations which help implement 504 and the ADA. Their regulations incorporate UFAS and ADAAG, making those accessible design standards enforceable. Their publications include the laws, standards, regulations, and technical assistance materials.

Fair Housing FIRST Housing Publications
This is a private organization that is contracted by HUD to provide technical assistance materials, training and information on the Federal Fair Housing Act.

BSA Access Committee 
52 Broad Street, Boston MA 02109 
617-951-1433x221 
E-mail the committee (access@architects.org)
BSA Access Committee Website (http://www.architects.org/access)