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.
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 and links regarding the accessibility of federal recreation sites for people with disabilities. For information on accessibility at specific National Parks or other federal lands, visit the Community Life section of Disability.gov and select a state from the drop down menu on the left-hand side of the page that says "Information by State".
Article on making playgrounds accessible and other resources for additional outdoor recreational activities.
Provides information on adaptive tools for gardening and many other activities.
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.
Non-profit organization partners with local communities to build inclusive playgrounds where children of all abilities can learn and play together. Find a boundless playground in your community.
A national leader in experiential education serving all people, while ensuring that the outdoors is accessible to those with special needs.
Overview of the Bureau of Land Management's Accessibiity Program.
Information from the Easter Seals Web site regarding camps for children and adults with disabilities.
Contact information for Disability Rights Coordinators for the National Park Service, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Activities include winter skiing, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events.
Information on national organizations dedicated to making the outdoors accessible.
An adaptive sports program offering children with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in adventure.
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.
Provides links to information on accessible sites in National Forests and Grasslands and the Forest Service's 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.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Grand Canyon.
A study regarding ways to improve access for persons with disabilities to outdoor recreational opportunities. Document is in .pdf format.
Provides developmental soccer programs for children with disabilities ages 3-15. Non-profit corporation works with local, state, regional and national organizations to train staff or set up or provide programming for people with disabilities.
Non-profit organization provides opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue healthy, active lifestyles through physical activity in fitness, aquatic, recreation and sports programs. Includes special programs for youth and severely injured military personnel.
Technical assistance and research on access to parks, recreation and tourism for people with disabilities.
Provides information on the accessibility policies and programs and services provided throughout the U.S. National Park system.
Formerly called the "Golden Access Passport," the Access Pass is a free, lifetime admission pass issued to U.S. citizens or persons who permanently reside in the U.S., regardless of age, and who have a medical determination and documentation of blindness or permanent disability. The pass is valid at National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service and Tennessee Valley Authority sites with admission fees.
Podcasts and videos from the 2009 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, WA.
Provides qualified individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to play, learn and compete in the sport of wheelchair basketball.
Contact information for national parks, momuments and other points of interest in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Includes information on accessibility for people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about recreation, locate recreation areas in your state, make reservations for camp sites and more and get information on camping, hiking and other activities using the federal government's one-stop recreation Web site.
Information on camping, including safety tips and links to recreation areas with camping activities.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver died on August 11, 2009 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family. Shriver was the founder and honorary chairperson of Special Olympics. She had been a leader in the worldwide movement to improve and enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than six decades. Read the statements from President Obama and Vice President Biden.
Article regarding questions to consider when choosing summer camps for children with learning disabilities.
Policy ensuring that all programs, activities and facilities open to the general public and receiving Federal financial assistance from the Service are operated in a nondiscriminatory manner and are accessible to all persons with disabilities.
Wilderness Inquiry is a non-profit organization that focuses on getting people from all walks of life, including people with disabilities, to experience the natural world. The organizations offers a wide variety of canoe, sea kayak, dogsled, raft, horse pack and hiking trips throughout North America and the World.
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.
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