(Courtesy of the U.S. Access Board)
The design standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation are used to ensure access to the built environment for people with disabilities. The ADA Standards apply nationwide, in addition to any applicable state or local codes, where facilities are newly built or altered. Most facilities in the public and private sectors are covered by the ADA.
Read more:
https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-1-using-the-ada-standards/
