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Section 508 Forum The Board and other agencies will hold a listening session on improving access to IT in the Federal sector at this year's IDEAS Conference (December 2)

Board Members President Obama appoints new members to the Access Board. (September 14)

Chicago Events On September 30 in Chicago, the Board will hold a public hearing on updates to its ADA vehicle guidelines and an open forum on information technology in the Federal sector. (September 7)

Shared Use Paths The Board will hold a public meeting on shared use paths September 13 in Chattanooga. (August 24)

New Meeting Space The Board opens its new conference space. (August 3)

Classroom Acoustics The Board votes to undertake rulemaking on classroom acoustics. (July 30)

Medical Equipment The Board holds a public meeting on new access standards to be developed for medical diagnostic equipment. (July 30)

President Barack Obama New ADA Regulations President Obama announces new Justice Department rules and other administration initiatives at a White House celebration of the ADA. (July 27)

ADA Anniversary The Board and other agencies celebrate 20 years of the ADA. (July 26)

Vehicle Guidelines The Board releases for public comment updates to the ADA guidelines for buses and vans. (July 26)

ICT Hearing The public provides feedback on the refresh of requirements for information and communication technologies at Board hearing. (May 14)

Draft ICT Refresh The Board has released for public comment a draft of updated requirements for information and communication technologies (ICT) covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. (March 17)

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