Resources: Beach Access

Original Broadcast: July 4, 2018
Archive Episode 58: Beach Access

Contents

• Resources Cited in Session
• Other Resource Materials
• Recreational Guides
• Examples of State Recreational Guides

Resources Cited in Session

• ADA regulations implementing the 2010 ADA Standards
  Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
  Link: ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm
• Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards
  Source: US Access Board
  Link: 1.usa.gov/1iLfXqi
• Section 248 of Chapter 2 and Section 1018 of the 10 of the ABA (Beach Access Routes)
  Source: US Access Board
  Link: 1.usa.gov/1rEPQRS
• AccessibilityOnline Archived Webinar: Accessible Toilet and Bathing Facilities
  Source: ADA National Network Accessibility Online Webinar Series
  Link:   accessibilityonline.org/Archives/index.php?app=4&type=transcript&id=2010-03-04
• AccessibilityOnline Archived Webinar: Accessible Toilet and Bathing Facilities Webinar: Advanced Session
  Source: ADA National Network Accessibility Online Webinar Series
  Link:   accessibilityonline.org/Archives/index.php?app=4&type=transcript&id=2010-03-04
• DOJ Fact Sheet on Service Animals
  Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
  Link: ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
• ADA National Network Fact Sheet on Service Animals
  Source: ADA National Network
  Link: adata.org/factsheet/service-animals

Other Resource Materials

• Federal Government Outdoor Developed Areas
  Source: United States Access Board
  Link: access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/16-outdoor-developed- areas
• United States Access Board Guides on Recreation Facilities
  Source: United States Access Board
  Link:  access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/guides
  • Amusement Rides
  • Recreational Boating Facilities
  • Exercise Machines and Equipment
  • Fishing Piers and Platforms
  • Golf Facilities
  • Miniature Golf Facilities
  • Play Areas
  • Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas
  • Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions
• Beach Access Routes
  Source: US Access Board
  Link: access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed-areas/a-summary-of-accessibility-standards-for-federal-outdoor-developed-areas/beach-access-routes
• Outdoor Developed Areas
  Source: United States Access Board
  Link: access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed- areas/other-resources
• Outdoor Developed Areas: A Summary of Accessibility Standards for Federal Outdoor Developed Areas
  Source: United States Access Board
  Link: access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed- areas/a-summary-of-accessibility-standards-for-federal-outdoor-developed-areas
• Beach Access for SCIS (Spinal Cord Injury Survivor)Source: The Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center (FSCIRC)
  Link: fscirc.com/articles/beach-access-scis

Recreational Guides

A variety of organizations in the public and private sectors provide information on accessibility and accessible design. The resources listed here are provided for information purposes only.
Southeast ADA Center makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the information from these sources is accurate or correct.

• The National Park Service
  Committed to making all practicable efforts to make NPS facilities, programs, services, information, employment, and meaningful work opportunities accessible and usable by all people. Information about the accessibility of facilities, programs, and services in each park can be found on the park’s website by selecting “Plan Your Visit” in the site navigation
  Source: National Park Service
  Link: nps.gov/accessibility.htm

Examples of State Recreational Guides

A variety of organizations in the public and private sectors provide information on accessibility and accessible design. The resources listed here are provided for information purposes only. Southeast ADA Center makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the information from these sources is accurate or correct.

• ACCESS North Carolina – A Vacation and Travel Guide for People with Disabilities
  Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS)
  Link: ncdhhs.gov/document/access-north-carolina
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Florida Coastal Access Guide
  Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
  Link: dep.state.fl.us/cmp/beachaccess/
• Florida State Parks – Accessible Facilities
  Source: Florida Park Service – State Parks
  Link:  floridastateparks.org/access-for-all/accessible-facilities
• Frommer’s The Able Traveler: Accessible Beaches for Everyone
  Source: Frommer’s
  Link: frommers.com/articles/6141.html
• Texas Beach Accessibility GuideSource: Texas General Land Office
  Link: www.glo.texas.gov/what-we-do/caring-for-the-coast/_publications/texas-beach- accessibility-guide.pdf
• Visit Lauderdale Revamps Website with New Emphasis on Accessibility
  Source: Travel Awaits
  Link: travelawaits.com/2772241/visit-fort-lauderdale-debuts-accessibility-information-on-website