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U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2010
(Exhibition, Reception and Dinner)
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Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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5:30 p.m. Reception and Exhibition
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Ceremony
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| Location: |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062
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Twenty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was
enacted, fundamentally changing and improving the way that many Americans
access the built environment, transportation, communication, and information
technology. Today the ADA – together with the many different abilities and
needs of people across the country – has led to a myriad of
accessibility-related requirements and solutions in every industry. From
technologies that are user-friendly for the deaf and blind communities, to
physical environments that are accessible to persons with physical
disabilities, to products that can be easily used by the elderly, today’s
accessibility solutions allow for the greatest number of people to enjoy many
aspects of everyday life that may otherwise be unmanageable.
This year, the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day – Standards for
Accessibility – recognized the critical role of model
codes, standards, and conformity assessment activities in developing and
maintaining the built environment, products, technologies, and systems that are
accessible for persons with special needs.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20062
American National Standards Institute (co-chair)
Elizabeth Neiman
e-mail: eneiman@ansi.org
National Institute of Standards and Technology (co-chair)
Patrice Boulanger
e-mail: patrice.boulanger@nist.gov
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