Disability History

Signing of the ADA within 1990 with President and two wheelchair users.

The NPS not only works to make parks accessible to those with disabilities but also interprets disability history. The Disability History series brings attention to some of the many disability stories interwoven across more than 400 national parks and National Park Service programs. “Disability stories” refer to the array of experiences by, from, and about people with disabilities represented across our nation. People with disabilities are the largest minority in the United States, but their stories often remain untold. Explore these stories to learn more.

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    Photo of a female park ranger in uniform working in an entrance booth.
    All In!

    Accessibility Strategy

    NPS Strategy from improving accessibility from 2015-2020

    Photo of the interagency access pass
    America the Beautiful

    Interagency Access Pass

    Link to NPS America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass

    Scenery photo with a bench, tree and an overlook of desert landscape.
    Bench with a View

    Plan Your Visit

    Discover accessible features in parks and learn more about what we do to provide accessibility across the National Park System.

    Last updated: November 26, 2024