Architectural Barrier Advocacy Program

The Arizona Chapter recognizes the need of actively responding to violations of the Americans with Disability Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 based on the fact that these two acts form the construct of community integration.

Links to Informative Architectural Barrier Advocacy Web Sites

Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities

AOAD provides guidance to the State of Arizona in implementing and complying with federal and state disabilities laws. The Office provides resources and information, training first to employees of the State of Arizona and second to public and private sector organizations, and functions as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the State of Arizona .

Official ADA Websites

This is the main website that provides information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Access Board

The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. It operates with about 30 staff and a governing board of representatives from Federal departments and public members appointed by the President.’

ADAAG Figures Grouped by Elements

This is where you can access figures and dimensions that are referred to in the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

Home Builders Association of Central Arizona

The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA) is a trade association for the residential construction and development industry in Central Arizona . The Association provides a forum through which these businesses can work together to remain informed regarding new and proposed policies advanced by the local, state and federal governments which affect the housing industry.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

This page is designed to answer frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law. This page also includes the Section 504 Self-Evaluation Draft Report that currently continues to be open for public comment.

Department of Veterans Affairs

A wealth of information of VA programs, veterans’ benefits, and VA facilities.