Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

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). The guidebook addresses basic facility accessibility issues, but focuses primarily on program and activity accessibility. Outfitters and guides who operate businesses on public lands are governed by ADA because they are providing public accommodations and are also governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because they are operating under special-use permits from Federal agencies. The guidebook identifies legal requirements and provides suggestions and practical tips for complying with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The guidebook is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility/.

Figure 24—Outfitters and guides provide the logistics and support for visitors to enjoy a wide range of opportunities on national forests, including fishing.