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ICT Hearing The Board receives feedback on the draft ICT rule at public hearing. (January 12)

ICT Draft Rule The Board has released for public comment a revised draft of updated requirements for information and communication technologies. (December 8)

Rights-of-Way Rule The Board has extended the comment period for its proposed rights-of-way guidelines to February 2. (December 5)

Board Member Regina Blye named to the Access Board by President Obama. (September 6)

Board Member President Obama appoints Christopher Hart to the Board. (August 23)

New Staff Melissa Anderson, P.E. named Board’s new Transportation Engineer. (August 22)

Rights-of-Way Guidelines Board releases for comment proposed rights-of-way guidelines. (July 26)

Board Members President Obama names new members to the Board. (May 24)

New Staff Rex Pace joins the Board as its new technical assistance coordinator. (April 18)

Board Chair Nancy Starnes is elected Chair of the Access Board. (March 31)

Shared Use Paths The Board seeks public comment on new guidelines to be developed for shared use paths. (March 28)

Research Report The results are in from a major study of people who use wheeled mobility aids sponsored by the Access Board and the Department of Education. (February 23)

Surface Tolerances A report from a Board project on dimensional tolerances for accessible surfaces is now available. (February 23)

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