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A -- SWIMMING POOL ACCESSIBILITY SOL RFP-95-029 DUE 062295 POC LaTonya Simpson 202-708-6498 Pamela Hardy. A - The U.S. Department of Education for the U.s. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (The Board) proposes to conduct a nine-month research project on making swimming pools accessible to and independently usable by persons with disabilities. This project will examine various means by which access into pools can be accomplished and assess their appropriateness, degree of consistency with ADAAG, level of safety, and impact on pool design. The goal of this project is to develop recommendations on the scoping and technical requirements for accessible swimming pools. This project will address an essential legislative mandate ot the Board in establishing minimum guidelines pursuant to the ADA, and will enable the access Board ot provide entities on providing accessiblity to swimming pools. The anticipated issue date is May 17, 1995 and the closing date is June 22, 1995. All requests shall reference the number and title of the RFP-95-029 Swimming Pools Accessiblity. Request for solicitation may be made by telegram or in person. Mail or telegram requests shall be sent to Room 3633 at the address in Item #7. (0123)

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