Policies and Laws

Resources containing information about laws, regulations and standards related to assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering and accessibility.

Assistive Technology Laws and Legislation

• ADA Information
• Assistive Technology Laws
• Laws impacting the Assistive Technology Industry
• Legal Rights to Assistive Technology
• Library of Congress-Current Legislation
• State laws regarding Assistive Technology
  • State Government Policies
  • State Laws (TBD)

Accessibility Guidelines and Standards

• Facilities:
  • ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
  • ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
  • Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)
• Transportation:
  • Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Passenger Vehicles
  • Part 1192 - Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles
• Communications and Internet:
  • Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines
  • Technology Assessment of the U.S. Assistive Technology Industry
  • Web Accessibility Initiative

Regulations

• All Federal Regulations
• Federal Regulations for Department of Education
• Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual
• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual
• Medicare Coverage for Mobility Assistive Equipment
• Medicare Program Integrity Manual

Organizations and Resources

• ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs)
• National Coalition for Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology
• Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid Coalition-ITEM
• Center on Technology and Disability
• Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Near You