U.S. Access Board

Thank you to everyone who joined our town hall meeting in Rhode Island! We heard dozens of comments regarding the state of accessibility in the Ocean State and beyond. These meetings are key to our understanding of the issues affecting people with disabilities all across the U.S.

Join @USGSA and @AccessBoard for the 2026 Interagency Accessibility Forum May 21-22. This free, virtual two-day event focuses on future-ready digital accessibility & Section 508 compliance, offering actionable strategies for government leaders. Register: ow.ly/GgvF50Z1cVo

Don't miss out on @HUDgov's upcoming Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST training! The next virtual session is on May 26 at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm, and will cover the Fair Housing Act Requirement 7: Kitchens. ➡️ hud.gov/hud-partners/a…

Join us at the Interagency Accessibility Forum! On May 21, our Communications Specialist David O'Keefe will lead a session on accessible social media & on May 22, Public Affairs Specialist Amy Nieves will lead a session for federal 508 program managers. ➡️ section508.gov/iaaf/

Social media is one of the main sources of news and culture for Americans – that’s why it’s so important that posts are accessible to everyone. Head over to the Section 508 website to learn about social media practices that conform to the 508 Standards. ➡️ section508.gov/create/social-…

Don't forget to join us for our PDF webinar on May 19 at 1:00 PM (ET) to learn about how to go beyond the Acrobat Accessibility Checker, and gain insight into the go-to tools you can use to speed up remediation workflows. ➡️ accessibilityonline.org/cioc-508/sessi…

Join us and @USGSA for the 2026 Interagency Accessibility Forum, which will be held in a hybrid format, and is open to everyone! The Access Board is proud to co-sponsor this event in collaboration with GSA and our partners at @FDICgov. Register today! ➡️ section508.gov/iaaf/

Upcoming learning opportunity happening May 14 with the @AccessBoard - learn more about accessible pedestrian signals!

Don't forget to join our next webinar on Thursday, May 14 at 2:30 PM (ET) to learn about accessible pedestrian signals (APS) and how we can make crossing streets safer and more efficient for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. ➡️ accessibilityonline.org/ao/session?id=…

Upcoming learning opportunity with @HUDgov's Fair Housing Accessibility FRIST program happening May 12

Join the Access Board at 1:00 PM (ET) this afternoon for our latest town hall meeting in Rhode Island! This will be an opportunity to learn about the accessibility barriers and successes that are experienced by the Rhode Island disability community. ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=zwPK4t…

Don't miss out on @HUDgov's upcoming Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST training! The next virtual session is on May 12 at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm, and will cover the Fair Housing Act Requirement 7: Specification B Bathrooms. ➡️ hud.gov/hud-partners/a…

Join NCD for our next quarterly meeting Thursday May 7 on Zoom for Government. Sign up on our Eventbrite page. eventbrite.com/e/ncd-may-7-co…

Be sure to get registered for this upcoming webinar with our friends from the @AccessBoard and Great Lakes ADA Center - learn about making PDFs accessible

PDFs remain to be an essential tool in the workplace, nevertheless, they can present a number of accessibility issues. Join our next webinar on May 19 at 1:00 PM (ET) for an informative session on PDF accessibility and remediation. ➡️ accessibilityonline.org/cioc-508/sessi…

NCD remembers former Council member Matan Koch, 44, who died last Friday. Koch was appointed to the Council in 2011 by President Barack Obama and served until 2014. jta.org/2026/04/27/obi…

If you’re interested in learning about the #ADA, ABA, or how the built environment can be made more accessible for people with #disabilities, sign up for the Board’s free subscription: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USACC…

Don't miss out on the Board's recent webinar that covered curb ramps, blended transitions, accessibility, and public rights-of-way basics. Watch the archived webinar hosted by our partners at @adagreatlakes: accessibilityonline.org/ao/archives/11…

The U.S. Access Board's town hall meeting in Rhode Island is next week on Tuesday, May 5. If you can't join us in-person at Bally's Lincoln Event Center, then watch our livestream of the event on YouTube! ➡️ access-board.gov/news/2026/04/0…

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Don't worry if you didn't catch the Board's recent webinar that covered Highlights from the Fiscal Year 2025 Governmentwide Section 508 Assessment. The webinar recording is available online. ➡️ accessibilityonline.org/cioc-508/archi…