Guidelines for providing trail information to people with disabilities
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This document provides guidelines and additional information that public agencies and other non-profit entities should follow to share information about the use of their trail systems and recreational facilities, and information that should be considered during the design of new trails and features.
Access Recreation is a Portland, Oregon based, non-profit committee that works to develop uniform informational guidelines.
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Created in 2021, this publication provides examples, advice and guidelines to help land trusts address and remove the barriers that prevent inclusion of people with disabilities in programs and on nature preserves.
The Cedar Swamp All Persons Trail
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Legal decision a win for land trusts
Recreational use statutes offer valuable liability protection for land trusts that allow public access and encourage landowners to open their land to the public free of charge. Unfortunately, some lawyers like to challenge these statutes for people claiming injuries.