New views at an old favorite
Newly installed colorblind viewfinders will allow colorblind visitors to see the impressive fall foliage around Lefferts Pond. (USDA Forest Service photo by Briana Graham)
VERMONT—At a popular day-use recreation area in Chittenden, Vermont, there are brand-new colorblind viewers. Unobtrusive…
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Update your bookmarks: National directives website updated
WASHINGTON, D.C.—You can now easily look up manuals and handbooks published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service on our new directives webpage.The new directives webpage is designed for easy, intuitive access to Forest Service handbooks and manuals, which are used by Forest Service personnel to guide the organization…
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Accessibility Resources
“Accessibility” defines a facility that was in compliance with accessibility guidelines or standards when it was built or altered. There are three different sets of these guidelines and standards that apply to facilities built on national forests and grasslands.ResourcesThe Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), applies to all buildings like visitor information centers,…