NEW ADA Guidelines Finally Here… Almost

The Department of Justice is issuing their final rule to adopt enforceable accessibility standards under the ADA that are consistent with the new ADA/ABA Guidelines published by the Access Board in 2004, and four new ADA proposals addressing the accessibility of websites, the provision of captioning and video description in movies shown in theaters, accessible equipment and furniture, and the ability of 9-1-1 centers to take text and video calls from individuals with disabilities.