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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.

published Dec 2019

Laws, Regulations, and Policies Skills and Competencies

by American Trails Staff

Specific skills used in Interpreting regulations and legislation; applying federal laws on environmental, historic issues; providing accessible routes under the Americans with Disabilities Act; developing and enforcing trail regulations; responding to legal and liability issues.

published Sep 2010

Q&A on Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices Ruling

by Stuart Macdonald

Questions and Answers to help trail managers respond to recent Department of Justice rule on Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (updated February 19, 2011)

published Nov 2019

Ramps for Accessible Trails and Shared-Use Pathways

by Stuart Macdonald

Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.

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Results from the Business Directory

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/

U.S. Access Board

Washington, District of Columbia

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environmen...

1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia 20004-1111
Toll Free: (800) 872-2253 | Main: (202) 272-0080 • [email protected]
https://www.access-board.gov

National Ability Center

Park City, Utah

The National Ability Center empowers individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.

1000 Ability Way, Park City, Utah 84060
(435) 649-3991
https://new.discovernac.org/

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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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