California State Parks Accessibility Guidelines

2009 Edition

The guidelines are, in essence, a summary of the Federal and State accessibility regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and California’s Title 24 building codes.

by California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

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