Global Disability Summit 2025

2–3 Apr 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Amy Nieves

Public Affairs Specialist

United States Access Board

Washington, D.C., United States

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I am the Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Access Board, and a community leader dedicated to advancing accessibility.

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United States Access Board

United States Access Board

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Washington, D.C., United States

The Access Board is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards.  Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Access Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design.  The Access Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, public right-of-way, information and communication technology, and medical diagnostic equipment under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and other laws. It also provides technical assistance and training on these requirements and on accessible design, and continues to enforce accessibility standards that apply to federally funded facilities under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA).
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About me

Amy Nieves serves as the Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Executive Director at the Access Board. She is a nationally recognized facilitator, keynote speaker, and community leader, dedicated to advancing accessibility. In 2024, Government Technology recognized her as one of the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, celebrating her transformative leadership in government and technology. Prior to her appointment to the Access Board, Nieves served as the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities in the City of Philadelphia, where she spearheaded initiatives to enhance accessibility. She is also a Governor-appointed Council Member of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, advocating for policies that empower disabled communities. Nieves holds a bachelor’s degree from York College of Pennsylvania and a master’s in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University.

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