Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Accessibility Evaluation Surveys

During an accessibility evaluation survey, compare each portion of a structure to the accessibility standards, and record compliance and deficiencies. For example, check doorways to see whether they have at least 32 inches (815 millimeters) of clear width (figure 14). This information is important for developing transition plans and for providing useful information about the wide range of Forest Service facilities.

Figure 14—All doorways must have a minimum of 32 inches (815 millimeters) clear width.

A U.S. Forest Service Accessibility Database has been developed to facilitate the gathering, retention, updating, and use of the survey information. Check with your unit's accessibility coordinator or your regional recreation accessibility coordinator for more information about this database and about opportunities to have the accessibility of the recreation facilities on your unit surveyed. The Youth Conservation Corps Inclusive Toolbox Project offers one way to have surveys conducted and the resulting data entered into the accessibility database.