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The 8 to 80 Problem: Designing Cities for Young and Old
The non-profit organization 8-80 Cities based in Toronto focuses their efforts on providing solutions for cities to make it accessible to people of all ages. They determine whether a specific space would be usable by an 8 year old as well as by an 80 year old. If a space is deemed to be inaccessible, then they provide solutions to improve it.
Access Board Seeks Comments on Access to Shared Use Paths
In the March 28, 2011, Federal Register, the US Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to develop accessibility guidelines for shared use paths. Shared use paths are designed for both transportation and recreation purposes and are used by pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, equestrians and others.
Access Board to Publish Guidelines on Public Rights-of-Way for Public Comment
The US Access Board plans to propose guidelines for accessible public rights-of-ways for public comment this summer. The new guidelines will complement the Board’s existing guidelines for facilities covered by the ADA and ABA and will address access to public sidewalks and streets, including street crossings, on-street parking, street furniture, and constraints posed by terrain and space limitations, among other topics.
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Access Living
This project is an office building that models the intersection of universal and green design on an infill site in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. More +
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Ed Roberts Campus - The Essence of Universal Design
Ed Roberts Campus is a universally designed campus that brings disability services together into one building. More +
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National ADA Symposium 2012 - Orlando
When: March 12 - 14, 2012
Where: Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Take advantage of the opportunity to tailor your training experience. Multiple tracks of educational sessions are offered to help you deal with the specific challenges posed to your entity by these updated standards and regulations. MORE +
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