Accessibility Planning and Compliance

The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) is committed to making NYC public school buildings and facilities accessible to all students, staff, and members of the school community. Excellence in design, development, and construction necessitates a commitment to accessibility. The SCA is dedicated to meeting or exceeding federal, state, and local accessibility standards to ensure the full integration of individuals with disabilities who use NYC public school facilities.

The Accessibility Unit works with all departments on all aspects of accessibility to ensure all schools are built to the requirements in the NYC Building Code and ADAAG Guidelines.

Announcements

We are pleased to announce that the Accessibility Unit has taken measures to enhance our accessibility and ADA compliance efforts. Additional guidelines, informative documents, and various accessibility and ADA requirements have been compiled and included for ease of access to consultants and the general public.

To ensure compliance, consistency, and effective communication throughout our organization, we stress the importance of accessibility and ADA compliance to the public and consultants who leverage our website. Clear guidelines outlining accessibility and ADA compliance processes are essential to avoid inefficiencies, poor communication, and compliance issues.

Accessibility Planning and Compliance Resources

The following documents contain applicable ADA, ICC, and NYC Building codes, including local laws, as well as details on accessibility standards, common errors, and misconceptions.

Our goal is to help other departments throughout our organization understand the roles and responsibilities of the Accessibility Unit and their necessary interactions and touchpoints throughout a project. By doing so, we can work together to ensure that accessibility and ADA compliance are a priority at every step of the way.

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