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.
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.
Guidebook helps 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 and design tips.
Information on making facilities, transportation and communications accessible to people with disabilities.
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.
Information regarding accessibility at the National Archives, including details about accessible entrances and parking.
Information on making materials accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard for large print.
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.
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.
Overview of the Bureau of Land Management's Accessibiity Program.
Document from the U.S. General Services Administration requiring that all U.S. Court facilities must be accessible to people with disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Office for AccessAbility works to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, older adults, veterans and people living in institutions.
Provides information on the accessibility policies and programs and services provided throughout the U.S. National Park system.
Publication highlights guidelines and strategies to help organizations make their meetings accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.
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.
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.
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.
Maps showing disabled access entrances to Smithsonian museums.
Answers to common questions regarding accessibility for people with disabilities at Smithsonian museums, including information on parking, wheelchair rental and TTY numbers.
Information from the Smithsonian on how to create exhibitions that are accessible for all people.
Information on programs and services offered by the Smithsonian for people with disabilities.
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.
Information on access for people with disabilities to Postal Service programs, activities, facilities and electronic and information technology.
Information on how the U.S. Postal Service is complying with Section 508 by addressing accessibility issues for persons with disabilities.
Information from the Access Board on Section 508, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people 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
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at Yosemite National Park. Document is in .pdf format.