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National Accessibility Achievement Awards Recognize Accomplishment in an Area of Vital Concern to the National Park Service

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on September 28, 2008 - 1:00am
The National Park Service began making National Accessibility Achievement Awards in 1999 to recognize outstanding accomplishments in architectural design, program design, and sustained efforts to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. For the FY 2008 awards round, a five-member panel of experts will vet 14 nominations in four categories.

There’s a New National Park Service Website for Visitors with Disabilities or Special Needs

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on July 22, 2008 - 11:33am
The National Park Service has launched a website for visitors with disabilities or other special needs. It’s a great new way to find information about accessible trails, vistas, programs, activities, and educational opportunities at the national parks.