Government Shutdown Alert National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable. For more information, please visit: doi.gov/shutdown

The Department of the Interior guidance for implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires parks to perform accessibility self-evaluations and to prepare transition plans. The steps identified below are included in the process.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Identify Key Park Experiences and Park Areas
Step 2. Identify Park Areas to be Assessed
Step 3. Identify Services, Activities, and Programs in Park Areas
Step 4. Conduct Accessibility Assessment
Step 5. Draft Transition Plan
Step 6. Public Involvement
Step 7. Analysis of Public Comment
Step 8. Develop and Release Final Transition Plan *