A Snopes fact-check reports that a Department of Energy rule that would drop federal accessibility standards for new construction is pending, with its effective date pushed to December 28, 2026. The rule has not yet taken effect. Accessibility advocates are watching it because federal construction standards affect entrances, restrooms, and routes used by many people, including wheelchair users. We will follow further developments.
Read More: Snopes, via Access Information News
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