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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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Move United

Rockville, Maryland

Move United’s mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, competition, recreat...

451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 608, Rockville, Maryland 20850
(301) 217-0960 • [email protected]
https://moveunitedsport.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/

Bay Area Barns and Trails

Mill Valley, California

Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) assists landowners and land managers with preservation and maintenance of publicly accessible barns, stables, pastures, staging areas, horse camps, and trails throughout Alameda, Contra C...

PO Box 2435, Mill Valley, California 94942
[email protected]
http://bayareabarnsandtrails.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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