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access alert image   What is an Access Alert?
 

The Access Alert is our occasional, free electronic newsletter intended to keep our clients and colleagues informed of timely issues related to accessibility for people with disabilities.

The newsletter usually alerts readers when new accessible design standards are published, important legal settlements or judicial decisions are announced, and new resources to support compliance with state and federal access requirements are published.

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At-A-Glance 2011 CD   The 2011 AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE  

Throw away your outdated, 2007 guide, and replace it with the updated 2011 AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE to 521 CMR, the 2010 ADA Standards, and FHA. At last, a single reference that tells you which accessible design standards apply to your project, and which are more stringent.  No more leafing through three, large code references.  You only need one – the 2011 AT-A-GLANCE!

The 2011 AT-A-GLANCE GUIDE includes the complete text and illustrations of the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (521 CMR).  The guide incorporates federal accessible design guidelines when they are more stringent, including:

  • US DoJ & DoT Regulations with expanded scoping
  • The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
  • Updated Fair Housing Act Design Guidelines for multi-family housing

For more information or to order your copy, please download our info sheet and order form (pdf).

 

 
           
   

The 2010 ADA Standards:
Are You Ready? (in pdf format)

 

2010 ADA Standards Tip #1: Accessible Drop-off Areas

2010 ADA Standards Tip #2: Side Reach Range

2010 ADA Standards Tip #3: Urinals

2010 ADA Standards Tip #4: Accessible Lavatory

2010 ADA Standards Tip #5: Clear Space at Accessible Toilets

2010 ADA Standards Tip #6: Accessible Doors

 

 
           
   

Recent
Access Alerts
(in pdf format)

 

The "New" ADAAG

New ADA Design Standards Adopted!

New AAB Variance Application

FHA Plaintiff Receives Federal Grant

Court Decision Helps Clarify "Adaptable" Housing

FHA 'Adaptability' in Multi-Family Dwelling Units

Service Animal Relief Areas

Measuring Slope: A Problem

FHA Litigation Update and Ensuring Accessibility in Multi-Housing News

One Accessible Design Standard for Massachusetts?

Do All Stoops, Patios, and Decks Have To Be Accessible?

Tolerances for Surface Slope and Smoothness

Highlights from AAB Update

Accessible Exterior Egress Route: 521 CMR Clarification & Accessible Design Awards 2007

December update and Clarification re: Federal Agencies Adopting the 2004 ABA/ADAAG

Regulatory and Litigation Update

1991 & 2004 ADAAG Comparison

Recent ADA and Fair Housing Act Actions

2006 Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Access Board Amendments

GSA & USPS Adopt Accessibility Standards

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