MEETING ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS

MEETING ADA MEETING ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR

RECREATIONAL TRAILSRECREATIONAL TRAILS

Graham L Sisson JrGraham L Sisson Jr Deputy General Deputy General

CounselCounsel Dept of Dept of

Rehabilitation ServicesRehabilitation Services Executive Director Executive Director General CounselGeneral Counsel Governorrsquos Office on Governorrsquos Office on

DisabilityDisability State ADA CoordinatorState ADA Coordinator Adjunct ProfessorAdjunct Professor

Contact InformationContact Information

800-205-9986 (ADA Hotline)800-205-9986 (ADA Hotline) 205-290-4540 (Bham Office)205-290-4540 (Bham Office) 334-293-7189 (Montrsquogy Office)334-293-7189 (Montrsquogy Office) 205-940-9809 (Bham fax)_205-940-9809 (Bham fax)_ GrahamsissongoodalabamagovGrahamsissongoodalabamagov wwwgoodalabamagovwwwgoodalabamagov GrahamsissonrehabalabamagovGrahamsissonrehabalabamagov

All information provided is All information provided is non-bindingnon-binding

Ultra Readerrsquos Digest Ultra Readerrsquos Digest VersionVersion

Use my office as technical Use my office as technical assistanceassistance

Program OutlineProgram Outline

ADA BasicsADA Basics ADAAAADAAA Final Accessibility Guidelines for Final Accessibility Guidelines for

Outdoor Developed AreasOutdoor Developed Areas TrailsTrails Picnic BenchesPicnic Benches Camp sitesCamp sites Fishing piersFishing piers OtherOther

ADA OVERVIEWADA OVERVIEW

MainstreaminMainstreamingg

Equal Equal OpportunityOpportunity

AccessAccess Civil RightsCivil Rights

Five Titles of the ADAFive Titles of the ADA

Title I EmploymentTitle I EmploymentTitle II Public EntitiesTitle II Public EntitiesTitle III Public Title III Public

Accommodations (Private Accommodations (Private Businesses)Businesses)

Title IV TelecommunicationsTitle IV TelecommunicationsTitle V MiscellaneousTitle V Miscellaneous

Key Points to Remember Key Points to Remember

ADA Disability DefinitionADA Disability Definitionbull It is very broadIt is very broadbull Some disabilities are episodic or Some disabilities are episodic or

intermittentintermittent Many disabilities are invisibleMany disabilities are invisible Should treat PWD as individualsShould treat PWD as individuals One size does not fit allOne size does not fit all

DisabilityDisability

Three prong definitionThree prong definitionbullphysical or mental physical or mental

impairment that substantially impairment that substantially limits a major life activitylimits a major life activity

bullrecord of impairmentrecord of impairmentbullregarded as having an regarded as having an

impairmentimpairment

ADA Amendments Act ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008(ADAAA) of 2008

bull Presidentrsquos signed into law on September 25 Presidentrsquos signed into law on September 25 20082008

bull Restores the ADA definition of disability to its Restores the ADA definition of disability to its original broad interpretationoriginal broad interpretation

bull Also clarifies that covered entities under the Also clarifies that covered entities under the ADA do not have to accommodate those ADA do not have to accommodate those regarded as having a disabilityregarded as having a disability

bull Cannot consider corrective or mitigating Cannot consider corrective or mitigating measures except eyeglasses or contactsmeasures except eyeglasses or contacts

bull It became effective on January 1 2009It became effective on January 1 2009

Final Accessibility Guidelines Final Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areasfor Outdoor Developed Areas

Issued October 19 2009 by Issued October 19 2009 by Access BoardAccess Board

Became enforceable on Became enforceable on 112513 as part of ABA 112513 as part of ABA StandardsStandards

To obtain a copy go to To obtain a copy go to wwwaccess-boardgovoutdwwwaccess-boardgovoutdoordraft-finalhtmoordraft-finalhtm

Applies mainly to federal Applies mainly to federal landslands

Does not cover non-federal Does not cover non-federal lands covered under Titles II lands covered under Titles II and III of the ADAand III of the ADA

Final Accessibility Final Accessibility GuidelinesGuidelines

Apply to the following non-federal entities that Apply to the following non-federal entities that construct or alter facilities on federal lands on construct or alter facilities on federal lands on behalf of the federal governmentbehalf of the federal governmentbull Private entities that construct or alter camping facilities Private entities that construct or alter camping facilities

picnic facilities or beach facilities picnic facilities or beach facilities on federal lands on federal lands under a contract with a federal agency orunder a contract with a federal agency or

bull State or local government entities that newly construct State or local government entities that newly construct or alter camping picnic or beach facilities or alter camping picnic or beach facilities on federal on federal lands lands under a contract with a federal agency orunder a contract with a federal agency or

bull Non-profit organizations and State or local government Non-profit organizations and State or local government entities that enter into partnerships entities that enter into partnerships with a federal with a federal agency agency to construct or alter trails or viewing areas on to construct or alter trails or viewing areas on federal landsfederal lands


Final rule applies to camping Final rule applies to camping facilities picnic facilities viewing facilities picnic facilities viewing areas areas trailstrails and beach access and beach access routes constructed or altered by or routes constructed or altered by or one behalf of federal agenciesone behalf of federal agencies

These guidelines will be incorporated into These guidelines will be incorporated into the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines of the ADA-ABA Accessibility Guidelines of 2004 (note these guidelines are not yet 2004 (note these guidelines are not yet binding as to Title II and III entities under binding as to Title II and III entities under the ADA)the ADA)

They can be followed as a guide a best They can be followed as a guide a best practice for ADA Title II and III entitiespractice for ADA Title II and III entities

Shared use paths are covered in rights of Shared use paths are covered in rights of way ruleway rule

A shared use path is a multi-use path that is designed primarily for use by A shared use path is a multi-use path that is designed primarily for use by pedestrians and bicyclists for transportation and recreational purposespedestrians and bicyclists for transportation and recreational purposes

General RequirementsGeneral Requirements

Surface characteristics- must be firm and Surface characteristics- must be firm and stable type of surface used must be stable type of surface used must be appropriate to the setting and level of appropriate to the setting and level of developmentdevelopmentbull Could compact natural soils or treat soil with Could compact natural soils or treat soil with

stabilizersstabilizersbull Could a person ride a narrowed ndashtired bicycle across Could a person ride a narrowed ndashtired bicycle across

surface without making rutssurface without making rutsbull Could a baby stroller be pushed easily across the Could a baby stroller be pushed easily across the

surface without making rutssurface without making rutsbull If a person using a wheelchair can use area then If a person using a wheelchair can use area then

most other persons can use it alsomost other persons can use it also

General requirementsGeneral requirements

Materials that are more stableMaterials that are more stablebull crushed rock crushed rock bull rock with broken faces not roundedrock with broken faces not roundedbull rock mixture containing a full spectrum of rock mixture containing a full spectrum of sieve sizessieve sizesbull hard rock hard rock bull rock that passes through a 102 screenrock that passes through a 102 screenbull rock material that has been compacted into 3 rock material that has been compacted into 3 to 4 inch thick to 4 inch thick layers layers bull material that is moist but not too wet before material that is moist but not too wet before compaction compaction material that is compacted with a material that is compacted with a vibrating plate compactor vibrating plate compactor roller or by hand tampingroller or by hand tamping

National Trail Surfaces Final National Trail Surfaces Final ReportReport

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TrailsTrails


Width- 36 inch minimum Width- 36 inch minimum Passing spaces every 1000 feet where less than Passing spaces every 1000 feet where less than

60 inches in width60 inches in width Gradeslope- maximum segment lengthsGradeslope- maximum segment lengths

bull 200 feet ndash 120 (5) but no steeper than 112 (833)200 feet ndash 120 (5) but no steeper than 112 (833)bull 30 feet- 112 but no steeper than 110 (10)30 feet- 112 but no steeper than 110 (10)bull 10 feet- 110 but no steeper than 18 (12)10 feet- 110 but no steeper than 18 (12)bull not more than 30 of total length of trail should have not more than 30 of total length of trail should have

slope greater than 112slope greater than 112 Cross slope- 120 maximum but concrete Cross slope- 120 maximum but concrete

asphalt and boards 148 (208)asphalt and boards 148 (208)

TrailheadsTrailheads

Defined as outdoor space constructed to be an Defined as outdoor space constructed to be an access point to a trail not merely a junction access point to a trail not merely a junction point for 2 or more trails where there is no point for 2 or more trails where there is no other access point providedother access point provided

Generally 20 of each kind of outdoor Generally 20 of each kind of outdoor constructed feature within the trailhead constructed feature within the trailhead should be accessibleshould be accessible

Should be accessible route from parking and Should be accessible route from parking and site arrival point to starting point of trail site arrival point to starting point of trail accessible features and other trailhead accessible features and other trailhead facilitiesfacilities


New GuidelinesNew Guidelines Defined as outdoor space developed to serve as an Defined as outdoor space developed to serve as an

access point to a trailaccess point to a trail The junction of 2 or more trails with no other access The junction of 2 or more trails with no other access

point is not a trailheadpoint is not a trailhead New signs at trailhead must include info on length of New signs at trailhead must include info on length of

trail or segment surface type typical and minimum trail or segment surface type typical and minimum tread width typical and maximum running slope and tread width typical and maximum running slope and cross slopecross slope

At least 20 of outdoor constructed features provided At least 20 of outdoor constructed features provided within a trailhead must be accessiblewithin a trailhead must be accessible

Must have outdoor recreation access route that Must have outdoor recreation access route that connects parking to accessible featuresconnects parking to accessible features

Definition of TrailDefinition of Trail

ADA regulations define a trail as ADA regulations define a trail as bull ldquoldquoa route that is designed designated or a route that is designed designated or

constructed for recreational pedestrian use or constructed for recreational pedestrian use or provided as a pedestrian alternative to vehicular provided as a pedestrian alternative to vehicular routes within a transportation systemrdquoroutes within a transportation systemrdquo

bull New guidelines define as a pedestrian route New guidelines define as a pedestrian route developed primarily for outdoor recreational developed primarily for outdoor recreational purposespurposes

bull It is not a pedestrian route developed primarily It is not a pedestrian route developed primarily to connect elements spaces or facilities within to connect elements spaces or facilities within a sitea site

Types of Trails Covered by Types of Trails Covered by ADAADA Designed and constructed Designed and constructed

for pedestrian usefor pedestrian use Does not include trails Does not include trails

primarily designed for primarily designed for mountain bicyclists mountain bicyclists equestrians snowmobile equestrians snowmobile users or off-highway users or off-highway vehicle users (ATVs] even if vehicle users (ATVs] even if occasional use by occasional use by pedestrianspedestrians

A multi-use trail designed A multi-use trail designed for hiking and bicycling for hiking and bicycling would be covered as a would be covered as a pedestrian trailpedestrian trail

New guidelines- ldquohiker-biker New guidelines- ldquohiker-biker ldquo trails are shared-use ldquo trails are shared-use paths- technical provisions paths- technical provisions for trails apply to themfor trails apply to them

Routine Trail MaintenanceRoutine Trail Maintenance

It would not trigger compliance with It would not trigger compliance with the higher ADAAG standardsthe higher ADAAG standards

Repair or maintenance is not an Repair or maintenance is not an alterationalteration

To the extent that upgrades are To the extent that upgrades are made however this may trigger the made however this may trigger the higher standardshigher standards

New guidelines appear to follow this New guidelines appear to follow this

Accessible Parking (1012)Accessible Parking (1012)

Shall be 20 feet wide minimum for Shall be 20 feet wide minimum for recreational vehicles (10122)recreational vehicles (10122)

For other vehicles- 16 feet wide For other vehicles- 16 feet wide minimum (10123)minimum (10123)

New Guidelines New Guidelines

Final Guidelines Conditional Final Guidelines Conditional ExceptionsExceptions

Not feasible due to terrain (ldquoextent practicablerdquo)Not feasible due to terrain (ldquoextent practicablerdquo) Compliance cannot be accomplished with the prevailing Compliance cannot be accomplished with the prevailing

construction practicesconstruction practices Compliance would fundamentally alter the function or Compliance would fundamentally alter the function or

purpose of the facility or settingpurpose of the facility or setting Compliance is precluded by Endangered Species Act Compliance is precluded by Endangered Species Act

National Environmental Policy Act National Historical National Environmental Policy Act National Historical Preservation Act Wilderness Act other state federal or Preservation Act Wilderness Act other state federal or local laws that have similar purposeslocal laws that have similar purposes

Conditional exceptions for portions of outdoor Conditional exceptions for portions of outdoor constructed features (picnic tables fire rings grills constructed features (picnic tables fire rings grills outdoor rinsing showers benches telescopes etc) tent outdoor rinsing showers benches telescopes etc) tent pads and tent platforms camp shelters viewing areas pads and tent platforms camp shelters viewing areas outdoor recreation access routes trails and beach outdoor recreation access routes trails and beach access routesaccess routes

Exceptions to Accessibility Exceptions to Accessibility StandardsStandards

Departures are permitted where compliance Departures are permitted where compliance wouldwouldbull Cause substantial harm to cultural historic religious Cause substantial harm to cultural historic religious

or significant natural features or characteristics or significant natural features or characteristics should always consider alternatives to service should always consider alternatives to service thoughthough

bull Substantially alter the nature of the setting or the Substantially alter the nature of the setting or the purposepurpose

bull Require construction methods or materials that are Require construction methods or materials that are prohibited by Federal state or local regulations or prohibited by Federal state or local regulations or statutes [that do not provide lesser access than the statutes [that do not provide lesser access than the ADA]ADA]

bull Not feasible due to terrain or prevailing construction Not feasible due to terrain or prevailing construction practices[ technically or structurally infeasible]practices[ technically or structurally infeasible]

Qualified Individual With a Qualified Individual With a DisabilityDisability

Program contextProgram contextbull Essential eligibility requirementsEssential eligibility requirementsbull Fundamental alteration of the Fundamental alteration of the

programprogrambull Reasonable modification of policyReasonable modification of policy

Title IITitle II Prohibits discrimination by public Prohibits discrimination by public

entities in the provision of entities in the provision of programs activities and servicesprograms activities and services

Park and recreation boards are Park and recreation boards are public entities covered by Title IIpublic entities covered by Title II

Elimination of programs for PWD Elimination of programs for PWD but not any other general but not any other general programs may be discriminationprograms may be discrimination

Program AccessProgram Access

Central concept under Title IICentral concept under Title II Does not mean that every building has to Does not mean that every building has to

be accessiblebe accessible Can relocate services in inaccessible Can relocate services in inaccessible

buildings to accessible onesbuildings to accessible ones Caveat do not unnecessarily segregate Caveat do not unnecessarily segregate

PWDPWD Does not apply to new constructionDoes not apply to new construction May not apply to certain elements like May not apply to certain elements like

bathrooms or where location is bathrooms or where location is necessary for provision of servicenecessary for provision of service

FacilitiesFacilities

3 types3 typesbull ExistingExisting-built before January 26 1992-built before January 26 1992bull New construction and alterations-New construction and alterations- built built

after January 26 1992 (ADAAG) (UFAS)after January 26 1992 (ADAAG) (UFAS)bull HistoricHistoric- not required to make any changes - not required to make any changes

that would destroy the historical significance that would destroy the historical significance of the buildingof the building

bull No grandfatheringNo grandfatheringbull There are limited exceptions to strict There are limited exceptions to strict

compliance such infeasibility and structural compliance such infeasibility and structural impracticabilityimpracticability

bull When retrofitting should try to match ADAAG When retrofitting should try to match ADAAG standard as closely as possiblestandard as closely as possible

Essential Eligibility Essential Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

Do not have to waive essential Do not have to waive essential eligibility requirementseligibility requirements

May need to provide reasonable May need to provide reasonable accommodation or modification of accommodation or modification of policypolicy

Example Valid Driverrsquos License as Example Valid Driverrsquos License as a form of ID swimming programa form of ID swimming program

Communications AccessCommunications Access

Duty to provide effective Duty to provide effective communicationcommunication

Case-by-case basisCase-by-case basis Visual impairmentsVisual impairments

bull BrailleBraillebull Large printLarge printbull Audio tapeAudio tapebull SignageSignage

Hearing ImpairmentsHearing Impairments

TTYTDDTTYTDD E-mailE-mail InterpretersInterpreters Real time captioningReal time captioning Closed captioningClosed captioning Video RelayVideo Relay Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

DIRECT THREATDIRECT THREAT Substantial risk of Substantial risk of

harm to self or others harm to self or others that cannot be that cannot be reduced below the reduced below the level of a direct level of a direct threat with or without threat with or without reasonable reasonable accommodationaccommodation

Must be based on Must be based on objective criteria not objective criteria not speculationspeculation

Modification of Policies and Modification of Policies and ProceduresProcedures

It is often the easiest way to It is often the easiest way to provide program access provide program access

Example modification of policy Example modification of policy that requires valid DL as only form that requires valid DL as only form of ID to apply for servicesof ID to apply for services

Pets policyPets policy

Outdoor Constructed Outdoor Constructed FeaturesFeatures

New guidelines as mentioned aboveNew guidelines as mentioned above Defined as picnic tables fire rings grills fireplaces Defined as picnic tables fire rings grills fireplaces

wood stoves trash and recycling receptacles wood stoves trash and recycling receptacles water hydrants utility and sewage hookups water hydrants utility and sewage hookups outdoor rinsing showers benches telescopes and outdoor rinsing showers benches telescopes and periscopes provided at outdoor recreation facilitiesperiscopes provided at outdoor recreation facilities

Generally at least 20 of each type of outdoor Generally at least 20 of each type of outdoor constructed feature provided at each location constructed feature provided at each location should be accessible (comply with 1011)should be accessible (comply with 1011)

Will not be able to cover all these items due to Will not be able to cover all these items due to time restrictionstime restrictions

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables Accessible picnic tables should be dispersed among the different types of picnic areas provided For example if there are picnic areas near a lake and picnic areas near a playground accessible picnic tables must be at each of the different picnic experiences Should have 1 wheelchair space

for each 24 linear feet of usable table surface ( 101142)

Clear ground space of 36 inches on all usable sides of table (101121)

Section 9023 ABA 28 inches minimum height and 34 inches maximum height

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables Provision of a wheelchair seating space size

include a minimum clear floor space width depth and table clearance in addition to knee space and toe clearance

1048633 Knee space should allow a minimum of 27 inches in height 30 inches in width and 19 inches in depth

1048633 Toe clearance requires a 9-inch minimum height and shall extend an additional 5 inch minimum from knee clearance 30 inches minimum width and 19 inches in minimum depth

1048633 Clear floor space is a minimum of 30 x 48 inches with onefull-unobstructed side connected to an outdoor recreation

access route 1048633 Table clearance requires a minimum of 36

inches clearfloor or ground space surrounding the useable portion ofthe table measured from the seat

Should have at least one wheelchair seating spae or more if table length exceeds 24 linear feet

Picnic Tables should provide at least one wheelchair accessible space for each 24 linear feet of usable table surface perimeter (new guidelines)

ADA standards

New guidelinesNew guidelines

Clear ground space around picnic tables 36 Clear ground space around picnic tables 36 inches along all useable sides of the table inches along all useable sides of the table measured from the back edge of the benchesmeasured from the back edge of the benches

Usable sides are the sides of the outdoor Usable sides are the sides of the outdoor constructed feature that can be used for constructed feature that can be used for eating and serving food building a fire or eating and serving food building a fire or cooking All sides of a picnic table are cooking All sides of a picnic table are generally usable unless there is a wall or generally usable unless there is a wall or other structure that renders the side other structure that renders the side unusableunusable

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

Which table Which table should you useshould you use


Two new termsTwo new termsbull Picnic facility-Picnic facility- site or portion of a site developed site or portion of a site developed

for outdoor recreational purposes that contains for outdoor recreational purposes that contains picnic unitspicnic units

bull Picnic unit-Picnic unit- outdoor space in a picnic facility used outdoor space in a picnic facility used for picnicking that contains outdoor constructed for picnicking that contains outdoor constructed features (picnic table or grill)features (picnic table or grill)

bull A picnic unit can contain only one outdoor A picnic unit can contain only one outdoor constructed featureconstructed feature

bull Requires at Requires at least 20least 20 of picnic units in newly of picnic units in newly constructed picnic facilities to be accessible where constructed picnic facilities to be accessible where more than 2 picnic units are provided Less than that more than 2 picnic units are provided Less than that each newly constructed picnic unit is required to be each newly constructed picnic unit is required to be accessible F2452accessible F2452


Picnic facilities with 2 or fewer Picnic facilities with 2 or fewer picnic units- each picnic unit must picnic units- each picnic unit must be accessiblebe accessible

Picnic facilities with more than 2 Picnic facilities with more than 2 picnic units- at least picnic units- at least 2020 but no but no fewer than 2 must be accessiblefewer than 2 must be accessible

Urban Bike PathsUrban Bike Paths

Are they ldquopedestrian trailsrdquo Are they ldquopedestrian trailsrdquo The accessibility guidelines cover The accessibility guidelines cover

trails used as non-motorized trails used as non-motorized transportation facilities for bicyclists transportation facilities for bicyclists and skaters as well as pedestrians and skaters as well as pedestrians

Caveat the AASHTO Guide requires a Caveat the AASHTO Guide requires a greater level of accessibility than the greater level of accessibility than the ADA guidelines ADA guidelines

Existing TrailsExisting Trails

Will they have to be brought up to ADA Will they have to be brought up to ADA standardsstandards

They should be brought up to these They should be brought up to these standards as much as possible (program standards as much as possible (program access)access)

Technically ADAAG only applies to newly Technically ADAAG only applies to newly constructed (after 12692] or significantly constructed (after 12692] or significantly renovated or altered trailsrenovated or altered trails

There is no grandfathering under the ADAThere is no grandfathering under the ADA

Allowance of vehicles on non-Allowance of vehicles on non-motorized trailsmotorized trails

Should a policy prohibiting motorized Should a policy prohibiting motorized vehicles on pedestrians trails be modified vehicles on pedestrians trails be modified to allow such use by persons with to allow such use by persons with disabilities is this a reasonable disabilities is this a reasonable accommodationaccommodation

Generally no as this would fundamentally Generally no as this would fundamentally alter the nature of the program due to the alter the nature of the program due to the necessity of protecting the environment or necessity of protecting the environment or maintaining the appropriateness of the maintaining the appropriateness of the settingsetting

New Trails WO Connection to New Trails WO Connection to Accessible TrailheadAccessible Trailhead

Do they need to be accessibleDo they need to be accessible Generally noGenerally no The accessibility requirements apply only The accessibility requirements apply only

to trails that ldquoconnect to an accessible to trails that ldquoconnect to an accessible trailrdquo or ldquodesignated trailheadrdquotrailrdquo or ldquodesignated trailheadrdquo

This includes altered portions as wellThis includes altered portions as well As a best practice attempt to provide as As a best practice attempt to provide as

much as accessibility as possiblemuch as accessibility as possible Example Muir WoodsExample Muir Woods

Facilities on Non-Accessible Facilities on Non-Accessible TrailsTrails

Are required to be accessible since Are required to be accessible since individuals with disabilities use individuals with disabilities use trails that do not comply with the trails that do not comply with the technical provisionstechnical provisions

Trail signsTrail signs

New guidelinesNew guidelines Shall includeShall include

bull Length of trail or trail segmentLength of trail or trail segmentbull Surface typeSurface typebull Typical and maximum tread widthTypical and maximum tread widthbull Typical and maximum running slopeTypical and maximum running slopebull Typical and maximum cross slopeTypical and maximum cross slope

Accessibility Web SitesAccessibility Web Sites

Trails httpwwwaccess-Trails httpwwwaccess-boardgovoutdoornprmboardgovoutdoornprm

Structures httpwwwaccess-Structures httpwwwaccess-boardgovada-abafinalhtm boardgovada-abafinalhtm

Play Areas httpwwwaccess-Play Areas httpwwwaccess-boardgovplayboardgovplay

bull These standards are not yet bindingThese standards are not yet binding

Camp SitesCamp Sites

Camp sites should be

evaluated for accessibility

and foster independent

use by people with

disabilities

New GuidelinesNew Guidelines

Camping facilityCamping facility defined as a site or defined as a site or portion of a site developed for outdoor portion of a site developed for outdoor recreational purposes that contains recreational purposes that contains camping unitscamping units

Camping unitCamping unit defined as an outdoor defined as an outdoor space in camping facilities used for space in camping facilities used for camping that contains outdoor camping that contains outdoor constructed features parking spaces for constructed features parking spaces for recreational or other vehicles tent pads recreational or other vehicles tent pads etcetc

Required number of Required number of Accessible Camping UnitsAccessible Camping Units

New GuidelinesNew Guidelines Scale Required AccessibleScale Required Accessible

bull 1 1 11bull 2-252-25 22bull 26-5026-50 33bull 51-7551-75 44bull 76-10076-100 55bull 101-150101-150 77bull 151-200151-200 88bull 201 and over201 and over 8 plus 2 of over 2008 plus 2 of over 200bull Dispersion of accessible camping units is Dispersion of accessible camping units is

requiredrequired

Camp SitesCamp Sites Three critical items for consideration when planning for accessible campsites are 1048633 Dispersion 1048633 Site type 1048633 Program access (National

Center on Disability) Clear ground space at

entrance to camp shelter 36 by 48 inches minimum

new guidelines alsonew guidelines only

DispersionDispersion

ldquoCampsite use requires specific equipment and a specially designed area may not be suitable for every use

An example might be if someone comes prepared to use a tent they may not be able to use a paved RV siterdquo

The most effective means of providing integrated

accessible camping is to make all campsites accessible adopting the principles of

Universal Design (National Center on Accessibility)

Recreational Vehicle and Tent Camping in Oregon Photo Courtesy of the US Bureau of Reclamation (National Center on Accessibility)_

Fishing PiersFishing Piers

ADAAG 153ADAAG 153bull Accessible routeAccessible routebull RailingsRailingsbull Edge protection (except where deck Edge protection (except where deck

surface extends 12 inches beyond the surface extends 12 inches beyond the inside face of railing)inside face of railing)

Accessible Fishing StationAccessible Fishing Station

12 inches out 12 inches out from pierfrom pier


34 inches high34 inches high 36 inches wide36 inches wide

Outdoor Recreation Access Outdoor Recreation Access RouteRoute

New GuidelinesNew Guidelines It is defined asIt is defined as Clear width of 36 inches- but should consider 60 inches clear width to allow for Clear width of 36 inches- but should consider 60 inches clear width to allow for

passingpassing Can be a roadway where it is the general circulation path for pedestrians (if so Can be a roadway where it is the general circulation path for pedestrians (if so

does not have to meet passing slope and resting interval provisions)does not have to meet passing slope and resting interval provisions) It is not required where facilities viewing areas picnic facilities etc are It is not required where facilities viewing areas picnic facilities etc are

provided on trailsprovided on trails SurfaceSurface Clear widthClear width Passing spacesPassing spaces Obstacles- no higher than 1 inch on surfaces other than concrete asphalt or Obstacles- no higher than 1 inch on surfaces other than concrete asphalt or

boardsboards OpeningsOpenings Slopes- running slope of any segment shall not excced 110 if greater use Slopes- running slope of any segment shall not excced 110 if greater use

running and resting interval according to tablerunning and resting interval according to table Resting intervalsResting intervals Protruding objects- signs and other post mounted objectsProtruding objects- signs and other post mounted objects Cross slope not greater than 148 for concrete asphalt or board surfaces but Cross slope not greater than 148 for concrete asphalt or board surfaces but

no steeper than 133 on other surfacesno steeper than 133 on other surfaces

Universal DesignUniversal Design

Designed in a manner that is Designed in a manner that is usable by all personsusable by all persons

Example no step entrance lever Example no step entrance lever handles etchandles etc

Can you think of some examplesCan you think of some examples

Desoto FallsDesoto Falls

Has accessible boardwalkHas accessible boardwalk However restrooms near falls do However restrooms near falls do

not appear to be accessiblenot appear to be accessible They have elevated entrances and They have elevated entrances and

the doors are too narrowthe doors are too narrow What would you suggestWhat would you suggest

Monsanto Mountain TrailMonsanto Mountain Trail

This is a good example of an accessible This is a good example of an accessible trail The trail surface is firm and slip trail The trail surface is firm and slip resistant at least 36 inches wide and has resistant at least 36 inches wide and has periodic wheelchair passing spaces periodic wheelchair passing spaces There is signage that describes trees There is signage that describes trees along the trail which is in braille and is along the trail which is in braille and is tactile ( has representations of the tree tactile ( has representations of the tree bark for each tree) Would there be any bark for each tree) Would there be any other considerations for persons who are other considerations for persons who are blind or visually impairedblind or visually impaired

ResourcesResources

ADA Hotline 800-205-9986ADA Hotline 800-205-9986 Governorrsquos Office on DisabilityGovernorrsquos Office on Disability Rehabilitation Technology SpecialistsRehabilitation Technology Specialists National Center on Accessibility National Center on Accessibility

(excellent resource](excellent resource] AmericanTrailsorgAmericanTrailsorg National Forest ServiceNational Forest Service Access BoardAccess Board

True or FalseTrue or False All people with disabilities are covered by Title IIAll people with disabilities are covered by Title II A person with diabetes controlled with insulin is A person with diabetes controlled with insulin is

covered as a person with a disability under the covered as a person with a disability under the ADAADA

The ADA Hotline Number is 800-205-9986The ADA Hotline Number is 800-205-9986 There is a complete listing of all disabilities covered There is a complete listing of all disabilities covered

by the ADAby the ADA A person with a disability must ask for a reasonable A person with a disability must ask for a reasonable

accommodation before the covered entity is accommodation before the covered entity is required to provide onerequired to provide one

The patron with a disability gets to choose the The patron with a disability gets to choose the accommodationaccommodation

Program access applies to new constructionProgram access applies to new construction I learned a lot todayI learned a lot today

Any Any QuestionsQuestions

THE ENDTHE END

Contact InformationContact Information

800-205-9986 (ADA Hotline)800-205-9986 (ADA Hotline) 205-290-4540 (Bham Office)205-290-4540 (Bham Office) 334-293-7189 (Montrsquogy Office)334-293-7189 (Montrsquogy Office) 205-940-9809 (Bham fax)_205-940-9809 (Bham fax)_ GrahamsissongoodalabamagovGrahamsissongoodalabamagov wwwgoodalabamagovwwwgoodalabamagov GrahamsissonrehabalabamagovGrahamsissonrehabalabamagov
























































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