Accessibility

The U.S. Forest Service has developed accessibility guidelines to provide guidance for the agency to maximize accessibility while at the same time recognizing and protecting the unique characteristics of the natural setting of outdoor recreation areas and hiker/pedestrian trails. These guidelines apply to new or reconstructed areas within the National Forest System.

• Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)
  • PDF version  
• Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)
  • PDF version 

Forest Service Accessibility Resources

• Accessibility Guidebook on Outdoor Recreation and Trails
  • PDF version  
• Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters/Guides Operating on Public Lands, html or pdf.  The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands (2012) or pdf.   The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Access Guide for Incident Facilities or pdf version. The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• USDA Forest Service Exhibit Accessibility Checklist
• Wilderness Access Decision Tool Requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads or pdf version. The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Accessible Handpump (PDF)
• Accessible Picnic Table Designs (PDF)
• Accessible Meetings: Meeting on a Level Playing Field or pdf version. The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• MTDC Facilities Toolbox
• Utah CC Inclusion Toolkit: A Guide to Including People with Disabilities in Service and Conservation or pdf version.

Interagency Access Pass

• Guidelines for Eligibility and Required Documentation for the Access Passport

Accessibility Laws, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines

• Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
• ABA Accessibility Standards (ABAAS)
• ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines
• Quick Guide to Accessibility Guidelines
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
• 7 CFR 15e (USDA Guidelines implementing Section 504)
• Section 508
• Access-Board Web Design Accessibility Tips for designing 508 accessible web sites.
• Section 508 Information
• ADA Title V Section 508c and the definition of a wheelchair on the National Forest System
• Non-Discrimination Statement / filing a program discrimination complaint

• USDA TARGET Center -Section 508 information and more
• GSA Section 508 website
• Disability.Gov - comprehensive information for people with disabilities