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published Dec 2010

Analysis of Policies Addressing Trail Accessibility Rule on Power-Driven Mobility Devices

by Stuart Macdonald

Issues addressed by local and state governments on the DOJ rule for use of "Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices" on trails, bike paths, greenways, and pedestrian facilities.

published Mar 2011

Basic Facts on Department of Justice Rule on Power-Driven Mobility Devices for Accessibility

by Stuart Macdonald

On March 15, 2011, new Department of Justice rules took effect, specifying the “other power-driven mobility devices” (OPDMD) that could be used on trails by “individuals with mobility disabilities.” If you manage a trail that is open to the public this rule applies to your facility.

published Sep 2013

Access Board issues ABA Final Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas, including accessible trails, on federal lands

by American Trails Staff

On September 26, 2013 the U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility guidelines for outdoor areas on federal lands. The guidelines provide detailed specifications for accessible trails, picnic, and camping areas, viewing areas, beach access routes, and other components of outdoor developed areas when newly built or altered.

published Jan 2018

How Accessible Recreation Facilities Benefit Everyone

by R. Brian Kermeen with USDA Forest Service

Like most areas managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the central Sierra Nevada has steep and mountainous terrain. Most of our facilities evolved over time or were designed 30 years ago with no consideration for the needs of persons with disabilities.

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National Center on Accessibility

Bloomington, Indiana

The National Center on Accessibility promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism.

2805 E 10th St, Ste 170, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
(812) 855-3095 • [email protected]
https://ncaonline.org

Outdoors for All Foundation

Seattle, Washington

The Outdoors for All Foundation transforms lives through outdoor recreation. Founded in 1979 in the Pacific Northwest, Outdoors for All is a national leader in delivering adaptive and therapeutic recreation for children...

344 NE 74th St #102, Seattle, Washington 98115
(206) 838-6030 • [email protected]
https://outdoorsforall.org

Miracle Recreation

Monett, Missouri

While all US playgrounds are required to be ADA-compliant, inclusive play spaces from Miracle Recreation® go beyond accessibility alone. As inclusive playground equipment manufacturers and designers, we make it possible ...

878 E Highway 60, Monett, Missouri 65708
U.S. (888) 458-2752 | International: +1-417-235-6917 • [email protected]
https://www.miracle-recreation.com/

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accessibility and accessible trails Related Photos

A number of areas along Cherry Creek in Denver are flood prone; sign is rather vague as to the "dangerous conditions"

Another common water hazard is overflow from wetland adjacent to trails in Cherry Creek State Park; Denver, Colorado

The Boulder Creek Trail runs below the water level with a retaining wall to keep out normal flows; the sign warns people not to shelter from rain here in case of flooding

Beach access ramp provides pathway accross dunes, San Diego River mouth, California

Circular ramp leads runners, strollers, and cyclists from Pfluger Bridge down to trail on north side of Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake), Austin, Texas

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