United States Access Board

The United States Access Board is an independent federal agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. With 30 employees, the agency focuses on ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The Access Board is dedicated to developing and maintaining design criteria for a variety of areas, including the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, electronic products, and information technology. These criteria aim to make these spaces and technologies accessible and usable for everyone. The agency's mission is to promote and ensure a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities, thereby fostering independence and inclusion. For more information or to learn about the Access Board's work, visit access-board.gov.