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 Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG) (PDF version)

Forest Service Accessibility Resources  

• Administrators User Guide for Forest Service Accessibility Survey Tool - 2018
• Field Users Guide for Forest Service Accessiblity Database Survey Tool - 2018
• Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters/Guides Operating on Public Lands
• Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating on Public Lands (2016)
• Access Guide for Incident Facilities or pdf version. The PDF version requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• USDA Forest Service Exhibit Accessibility Checklist
• Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Checklist for Existing Facilities
• Accessible Gates for Trails and Roads
• 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.
  
  • FS Policy Regarding Conferences and Meeting Facilities Accessibility PDF Version
  • FS Checklist for Ensuring Meeting Access PDF Version
• 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)
• Quick Guide to Accessibility Guidelines
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
• 7 CFR 15e (USDA Guidelines implementing Section 504)
• Section 508
• Section 508 Accessibility Standards
• Guide to Section 508 Standards including Tutorials
• 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