A web site with technical information about systems used in the public
rights-of-way to assure access for blind/low-visioned pedestrians.
Web site
|
The nation's largest state architectural organization, representing more than 9,000 architects on issues of statewide importance to the public and profession.
Web site
|
Built Environment Research StudyDepartment of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY
To complete the surveys direct your internet browser to the research project's survey page and click on the survey links. For each survey, there is a link to a text version that may be more user-friendly for people who use screen reader software as well as a link to a graphic version that can be used by anyone.
The three online surveys on "problematic activities in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments" will continue collecting data until 2010. Initial analyses of the first 620 participants' responses are available on the "Built Environment Research Project" message board .
Design features proposed to remedy several of the most problematic activities are currently being developed. These proposed designs will be featured in a second round of three online surveys on "design effectiveness in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments" that is tentatively scheduled to be launched in November 2008.
|
A nonprofit organization promoting public health and safety in building
construction through responsible legislation, education and building code
development
Web site
|
A board that regulates the construction industry through policies that
promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters
relating to construction.
Web site
|
An organization raising public awareness about multiple chemical sensitivity and environmental Illness.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities: Brochure by the MCS Task Force
Web site
|
Providing support, advocacy and information for the chemically and
electrically injured and hypersensitized.
Web site
|
An educational organization promoting human-centered design
Web site
|
Promoting full inclusion of audience and artists with disabilities to all
facets of the arts community.
Web site
|
Created in 1901 by the California Legislature to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of the
practice of architecture in California. It is one of numerous boards,
bureaus, commissions, and committees within the Department of Consumer
Affairs responsible for consumer protection and the regulation of
licensed professionals. The Board establishes regulations for
examination and licensing of the profession of architecture in
California.
Web site
|
A guide to the ADA accessibility guidelines for play areas
Web site
|
Information and Technical Assistance on the ADA
Web site
|
U.S.Department Agriculture, Forest ServiceThe Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) state that ground and floor surfaces should be firm, stable and slip-resistant. These three terms are not well defined and may be interpreted differently by many people. However, when constructing a universally accessible trail these terms are used to define a trail surface that is easily traveled by persons using canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Soil Stabilizers on Universally Accessible Trails (pdf)
|
Information on accessible housing
Web site
|
A collaborative effort among federal agencies, private sector companies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions which is currently organized into three major categories, Design Guidance, Project Management and Operations & Maintenance.
Web site
|
