Accessibility

The Anza Trail Cultural History Park is a case study for making cultural history accessible using universal design principles. The park is a youth-designed space for people of all ages and abilities serves as a public park as well as an outdoor classroom for the Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind. Features of the park include a plaza lined with native plants and an accessible pathway with interactive, accessible exhibits.

The Anza Cultural History Park is a new park in Tucson, Arizona. Adjacent to the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, the park is designed to be accessible and enjoyed by everyone, including persons with disabilities of sight, hearing or mobility. The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA) collaborated with the school on design concepts and infrastructure improvements for the park.

In Anderson County, South Carolina, creating river access is about more than a great day of paddling – it’s about giving people an experience they may never have gotten anywhere else. Exceeding requirements set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the communities along the Saluda River have rallied around the goal of inclusive recreation, and it’s paying off in generous and unexpected partnerships, national recognition and economic revival.

The community of Moab requested assistance from the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) to help revitalize Lions Park, the central hub for all roadways, and make it a welcoming gateway to the city.

Establishing a water trail connects a community to their heritage and natural resources. With the help of the National Park Service -- Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program, the community of Suffolk, Virginia, now has a network of water trails to explore.