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
Accessibility Guidebook on Outdoor Recreation & Trails
Accessibility Guidelines & Standards
Information on making facilities, transportation and communications accessible to people with disabilities.
Accessibility Planning & Resource Guide for Cultural Administrators
Accessibility at National Archives & Records Administration Facilities
Accessible Format for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
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.
AARP's Beyond 50 report presents a new 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
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
Forest Service Accessibility Guidelines on Outdoor Recreation
Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines
Information from GSA on its commitment to ensuring that the design of public 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
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
Removing Barriers: Tips & Strategies to Promote Accessible Communication
Smithsonian Access: A Free Guide for Visitors
Smithsonian Accessibility Maps
Smithsonian Accessibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Smithsonian Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design
Smithsonian Visitor Information: Visitors with Disabilities
U.S. Capitol Building Accessibility Information
U.S. Postal Service & Access for Persons with Disabilities
U.S. Postal Service & Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
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