Accessibility
About one out of every five Americans has a functional impairment that limits daily life activities and two out of seven families are affected by disability. Compliance with Federal disability mandates is essential for byways, but universal design opens accessibility for all people touring your route. Learn more about accessibility issues and solutions here.
Articles
Accessibility: Conversation with Forest Service Accessibility Manager Janet Zeller
Accessibility: National Center Promotes Use of Accessible and Universal Design Along Byways
Accessibility: Make Sure Your Byway is Accessible
Accessibility: Accessibility & Audiovisual Media
Contacts
Discussion Forums
Publications
Accessibility: Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails
Accessibility: Making Sure Your Byway is Accessible (Tele-Workshop)
Accessibility: Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access - Part 2
Accessibility: Signs, Trails and Wayside Exhibits
Tools
Accessibility: Reaching Out to Customers With Disabilities
Accessibility: Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
Accessibility: ADA Technical Assistance CD-ROM
Accessibility: ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Training
Accessibility: Universal Accessibility And Your Byway
Accessibility: National Center on Accessibility Trainings
Accessibility: Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) Training
Accessibility: United States Access Board
Web Links
Accessibility: U.S. Forest Service
Accessibility: National Center on Accessibility
Accessibility: The Center for Universal Design