U. S. Forest Service Accessibility Guidelines and Requirements
Richard Acree
“Accessibility” defines a facility that was in compliance with accessibility guidelines or standards when it was built or altered. There are three different sets of these guidelines and standards that apply to facilities built on national forests and grasslands. Please see below.
The Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) the accessibility standard for campgrounds, picnic areas, viewing overlooks, swimming beaches and the pathways that connect the facilities within those recreation areas. The purpose is to integrate accessibility seamlessly without changing the outdoor recreation settings with the goal of all recreation areas for all people to enjoy together. FSORAG is available as a pocket guide as well.
Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads a cache of ready to build gate designs that serve the purpose of the gate and allow pedestrians including wheelchair users to pass through the gate.
Accessibility Guidelines for Ski Areas provides customer service-focused information on how to adhere to the accessibility laws and standards in ski and 4 season resorts programs and facilities.
ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, offers ADA/ABA/FHA accessibility compliance inspections for buildings and facilities, as applicable to the different laws, and expert witness services with respect to ADA/ABA/FHA laws for building owners, tenants and managers. Also, ADAIN offers consulting for home modifications as a CAPS consultant for people wishing to age in place in their homes. For a complete list of services please see ADAIN Services.