ADAAG Manual

ADA Information Sources

The Access Board 800‒872‒2253 TTY: 800‒993‒2822

The Access Board can provide additional guidance on, or copies of, ADAAG and UFAS. Toll-free technical assistance is available weekdays from 10:00 to 5:30 (EDT). Information is also available through the Board's web site (http://www.access-board.gov).

U.S. Department of Justice 800‒514‒0301 TTY: 800‒514‒0383

The Department of Justice regulates and enforces requirements for state and local governments and the private sector under titles II and III of the ADA and provides technical assistance on the regulations it has issued under these titles.

U.S. Department of Transportation 888‒446‒4511 TTY: 202‒366‒0153

The Department of Transportation regulates and enforces requirements for transportation access under titles II and III of the ADA.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 800‒669‒4000 TTY: 800‒669‒6820

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulates and enforces title I of the ADA which covers employment.

Internal Revenue Service 800‒829‒3676 TTY: 800‒829‒4059

The Internal Revenue Code includes tax credits and deductions for expenses related to compliance with the ADA.

lnformation Sources for Accessible Housing

US. Department of Housing and Urban Development 800‒795‒7915 TTY: 800‒927‒9275

Fair Housing Information Clearinghouse 800‒343‒3442 TTY: 800‒483‒2209

Center for Universal Design 800‒647‒6777

Information on the Fair Housing Act, which covers multi-family housing in the private and public sectors, is available from these entities. The Center for Universal Design can provide additional guidance on accessible home design.

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center 800‒949‒4232 (voice or TTY)

ADA information and assistance is also available closer to home through ten regional technical assistance centers across the country set up through a Federal grant. These centers can provide ADA information available from most of the Federal agencies listed on the previous page. Calling the toll-free number connects you to the center serving your area. http://www.adata.org/dbtac.html