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.
AAASP envisions a society where sports for youth with physical disabilities or visual impairments are a common and vital part of America's education system. Its work is based on the principles of the adaptedSPORTS' model, which includes standardization in the principles and practices of coaching youth in varied physical disability groups; training and certification of coaches and other sport and education professionals; and widespread availability of adapted sports equipment.
ASHA offers people with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to play the sport of ice hockey in an environment that is adapted to their level of participation. Find a program near you.
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.
Information about the benefits of exercise for older people and the things that motivate people to become more active. The guide describes many types of exercise and physical activity. Includes tips to help you be active in ways that suit your lifestyle, interests, health and budget. This link opens a PDF document.
An adaptive sports program offering children with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in adventure.
Offers information on such topics as early intervention and education, employment, legislation and policy, different disabilities, quality family supports and programs, health and mental health, housing, transportation and recreation. The Center also has personal stories from parents of children with disabilities.
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 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.
Promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. Read more about NCA's training programs on accessible parks and recreation.
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.
Article regarding questions to consider when choosing summer camps for children with learning disabilities.
Offers a broad range of recreational and sports programs for children, teens, adults, as well as Service Members and Veterans. Programs are available to people with physical and cognitive disabilities including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), visual impairments and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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.
Tips for people with mobility and visual disabilities in using fitness centers, including information about some of the barriers
experienced by people with disabilities when they use fitness facilities and ways to remove
or reduce these barriers. This link opens a PDF document.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide Paralympic sport programming and additional community support to injured servicemembers and Veterans across the country. Under the agreement the USOC will expand rehabilitative support includinng training, equipment, access to Paralympic mentors and ongoing sports programming in communities across the country.
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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