Federal Government Facilities

Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters & Guides Operating on Public Lands

Provides guidance and suggestions for outfitters and guides regarding how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This guide is also available in PDF format.

Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands

Provides guidelines and suggestions for ski areas regarding how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This guide is also available in PDF format.

Accessibility Guidebook on Outdoor Recreation & Trails

This guidebook will help users integrate accessibility into planning, design, construction and maintenance of outdoor recreation facilities and trails while maintaining the natural setting. It provides detailed information about accessibility requirements in an easy-to-use format, with photos, illustrations, design tips, hotlinks and sidebars.

Accessibility Guidelines & Standards

Information on making facilities, transportation and communications accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Planning & Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators

This guide from the National Endowment for the Arts provides guidance to cultural administrators on how to achieve accessible and inclusive programming for everyone including individuals with disabilities and older adults.

Accessibility at National Archives & Records Administration Facilities

Information regarding accessibility at the National Archives, including details about accessible entrances and parking.

Accessible Format for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Information on making materials accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard for large print.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines

Information on ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and revised Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) guidelines from the U.S. Access Board, which are used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to set enforceable standards.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities

Information from the Access Board about accessibility guidelines that serve as the basis for standards to be adopted by the Department of Justice for new construction and alterations of recreation facilities covered by the ADA. The guidelines include scoping and technical provisions for amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf, sports facilities and swimming pools and spas.

Beyond 50.05: A Report to the Nation on Livable Communities: Creating Environments for Successful Aging

AARP's Beyond 50 report presents an agenda for examining, building and retrofitting communities to support successful aging. Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide is also available. Both documents are in .pdf format.

Bureau of Land Management (DOI) Accessibility Program

Overview of the Bureau of Land Management's Accessibiity Program.

Design Standards for U.S. Court Facilities: Planning for Accessibility

Document from the U.S. General Services Administration requiring that all U.S. Court facilities must be accessible to people with disabilities.

Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator's Handbook

This resource from the National Endowment for the Arts is designed to help museum curators and other staff members comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and assist them in making access an integral part of their organization's planning, mission, programs, outreach, meetings, budget and staffing.

Forest Service Accessibility Guidelines on Outdoor Recreation

Information from the U.S. Forest Service on guidelines related to outdoor recreation facilities. These are the only final accessibility guidelines addressing these types of facilities that are key to accessible outdoor recreation. Document is in Word format.

Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines

Information from the U.S. Forest Service on guidelines related to hiking trails. These are the only final accessibility guidelines addressing these types of facilities that are key to accessible hiking trails. Document is in Word format.

General Services Administration (GSA) Design & Construction: Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Information on ensuring that the design of federal buildings meet accessibility standards and practices outlined in the Architectural Barriers Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Office for AccessAbility

The Office for AccessAbility works to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, veterans and people living in institutions.

National Park Service Accessibility Page

Provides information on the accessibility policies and programs and services provided throughout the U.S. National Park system.

Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings that are Accessible to all Participants

Publication highlights guidelines and strategies to help organizations make their meetings accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.

Removing Barriers: Tips & Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication

Booklet addresses the basics on ways to effectively communicate and interact with people with disabilities. Provides information and tips that can be incorporated in the workplace as well as in daily community living.

Section508.gov

Clearinghouse of information on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Smithsonian Access: A Free Guide for Visitors

Quick-reference accessibility information for all of the Smithsonian's 16 museums and other public facilities, such as the locations of companion care restrooms and general information about parking and transportation to the museums.

Smithsonian Accessibility Maps

Maps showing disabled access entrances to Smithsonian museums.

Smithsonian Accessibility: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding accessibility for people with disabilities at Smithsonian museums, including information on parking, wheelchair rental and TTY numbers.

Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design

Information from the Smithsonian on how to create exhibitions that are accessible for all people.

Smithsonian Visitor Information: Visitors with Disabilities

Information on programs and services offered by the Smithsonian for people with disabilities.

U.S. Capitol Building Accessibility Information

The Congressional Special Services Office (CSSO) provides a variety of services for staff and visitors with disabilities including adaptive tours of the Capitol building, wheelchair loans and interpreting services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

U.S. Postal Service & Access for Persons with Disabilities

Information on access for people with disabilities to Postal Service programs, activities, facilities and electronic and information technology.

U.S. Postal Service & Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Information on how the U.S. Postal Service is complying with Section 508 by addressing accessibility issues for persons with disabilities.

Understanding Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act & the Access Board's Standards

Information from the Access Board on Section 508, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Yellowstone National Park Information for Visitors with Disabilities

Many park facilities and major areas of interest, such as Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon, Grant Village, Madison and Norris have been judged to be negotiable by wheelchair users without assistance. More information about accessibility at Yellowstone National Park can be found in the brochure Visitors Guide to Accessible Features in Yellowstone National Park

Yosemite National Park Accessibility Guide

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Yosemite National Park. Document is in .pdf format.
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