About Accessibility in Washington State

About Accessibility in Washington State: A collaboration between Washington’s Recreation and Conservation Office, the Department of Fish and  Wildlife, the USDA Forest Service, Department of Natural Resources, Olympic National Park and the State Parks and Recreation Commission has put together guidelines for outdoor recreation.  They rate everything from campsites, picnic sites, places for fishing and hiking to bathrooms and wildlife watching as:

Accessible: Based on criteria within the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Facility is connected with barrier-free-route-of-travel from an accessible parking area. Due to topography and the primitive nature of some sites, these routes may not be accessible to all with disabilities.

Useable: Facility allows significant access. Some individuals with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance.

Non-Accessible: Does not meet ADAAG criteria.