The Accessible Virtual Community

Illustration represents Farming & Agriculture Section of virtual community.

Illustration of various vehicles represents the Transportation Section.

Illustration represents Health & Medicine section of virtual community.

Illustration representing the Factory and Industry section of virtual community.

Illustration representing Business and Services section of virtual community.

Illustration representing Homes & Lodging section of virtual community.

Drawing represents Entertainment & Culture section of virtual community.

Illustration representing Worship & Religion section of virtual community.

Illustration represents government and utilities section of virtual community.

Picture represents Recreation and Sports Section of virtual community.

Illustration of school buildings represents Education section of the Virtual Community.

Illustration represents restaurants and dining portion of the virtual community.

Illustration representing media section of the virtual community.

Welcome to our virtual community!

In our ACCESS Main Street virtual community you will find resources and links related to accessibility and universal design wherever you live, work and play. Move your cursor to a building and just click to enter. In each area of the community we have provided a few "key resources". If you would like to find more information, you can search on our "Search Page".

Do you work outside your home? Are you an employer looking for information about disabilities? Click on the building where you work to find UD information and tips about accessibility that pertain to employees and employers.

Are you having difficulty getting into a restaurant due to architectural barriers? Do you plan to open a restaurant and want to be sure that you are accessible to all potential customers? Click on a Restaurants and Dining building to find information about making restaurants accessible.

How can my apartment building be made accessible to all? Click on Homes and Lodging for guidelines on universally designed or remodeled bathrooms, kitchens and more.

"Hiring Americans with disabilities is not only the right thing to do — it is the smart thing to do. As our country becomes part of an increasingly worldwide economy, skilled workers are in greater demand than ever. And the technological revolution of the last fifteen years has given us unprecedented ways to incorporate the talents of all members of our society into the workforce."

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Summit on Disability Employment Policy, 6/3/08