The Forest Service is committed to integrating and maximizing accessibility into the full range of recreation opportunities while protecting natural resources and maintaining the character...
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Why Accessibility Is Important
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§ 35.190(b)(1) Department of Agriculture
(1) Department of Agriculture: All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to farming and the raising of livestock, including extension services....
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§ 35.190(b)(5) Department of Interior
(5) Department of Interior: All programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to lands and natural resources, including parks and recreation, water and waste management, environmental...
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Providing Appropriate Information About Accessibility
Forest Service policy is to provide nonjudgmental information about programs and facilities so that visitors may choose the areas, activities, and facilities that best meet their interests...
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Program Accessibility
regulations—7 CFR 15e http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/7cfr15e_03.html and 7 CFR 15b http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/7cfr15b_03.html govern USDA implementation...
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Transition Plans
In the early 1990s, the Forest Service called for all units to complete transition plans identifying the changes needed to make each facility accessible and the timeline for completing those...
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Accessibility Evaluation Surveys
This information is important for developing transition plans and for providing useful information about the wide range of Forest Service facilities. A U.S....
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Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to the Forest Service?
It applies to State and local government services and public accommodations....
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Current Accessibility Guidelines That Apply to the Forest Service
The Forest Service and those working with or for the Forest Service on National Forest System land must comply with the following enforceable guidelines and standards when designing, constructing...
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What if the Guidelines Appear To Conflict With Each Other?
It may appear that some accessibility guidelines conflict with other guidelines or codes, or with the realities of the outdoor environment. Railings must be high enough to protect...
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Must all new or reconstructed facilities be accessible?
Forest Service Handbook 7309.11.34.16.1.g details a few very specific exemptions to accessibility requirements in new and existing Forest Service buildings....
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Signs
All signs (including object markers) must meet the requirements of the Sign and Poster Guidelines for the Forest Service (EM 7100–15), chapter 6....
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Built Environment Image Guide
The "Built Environment Image Guide" (BEIG) provides guidance for improving the image, aesthetics, sustainability, and overall quality of the Forest Service's built environment....
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Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters and Guides Operating on Public Lands
This guidebook contains a framework to help outfitters and guides who operate under a special-use permit from the Forest Service provide high-quality services for all visitors (figure 24...
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Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands
This guidebook provides a framework to help ski areas operating under special-use permits from the Forest Service better serve all visitors (figure 25)....
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Cooperative Publications
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) cooperates with the Forest Service to provide Forest Service publications and videos to the public....
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Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
The Missoula Technology and Development Center's "Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook" contains basic trail building information. It is available at...
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Natural Resource Manager
Natural Resource Manager http://basenet.fs.fed.us/ (available only to Forest Service employees) is the Forest Service corporate integrated data management tool developed for the purposes...
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Do facilities in remote locations have to be accessible?
The Forest Service must give everyone the opportunity to use Forest Service facilities and programs....
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Summary
The new gates can help the Forest Service fulfill its policy of universal design, providing access to public lands for all people....
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What is program accessibility?
If a program, such as an exhibit in a visitors’ information center, general forest information provided at an administrative office, or a campfire program in an amphitheater, is provided...
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What is a transition plan? Does every facility need one?
A lot of Forest Service facilities were built before 1968....
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Applying the Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines
The first step in applying the Forest Service Trails Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG) is to know when and where compliance is required....
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A trailhead
A trailhead (for purposes of FSORAG and FSTAG) is a site designed and developed by the Forest Service or other Government agency, a trail association, trail maintaining club, trail partner...