Entities that already have kiosks installed at their facility have an ongoing responsibility for barrier removal. Installing accessible self-service kiosks would be part of this responsibility. At some point in the future it will be clearly required by the ADA.
Read MoreAn article by Travel+Leisure ranks South Dakota's Badlands National Park as the most wheelchair-friendly National Park in the U.S! Richard Acree has been chosen for the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station short list as a consultant for USFS facility inspections.
Read MoreAccessible beach access routes at USFS facilities must meet the requirements in the FSORAG for slope, width, resting areas, surface conditions, openings, and edge protection in some circumstances. A beach access route is a continuous unobstructed path that crosses the surface of the beach and provides pedestrian access to the water.
Read MoreCamp shelters are small structures typically enclosed on three sides with a roof or overhang that are often located on trails. Camp shelters at US Forest Services facilities must comply with the FSORAG, except in two circumstances. FSORAG requirements include access to other structures, minimum number of accessible camp shelters, clear spaces, slope, and surface conditions.
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