Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Indiana

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is committed to providing all visitors the opportunity to connect with and learn about the park's unique natural, cultural, and recreational resources. Accessibility improvements identified in the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan will make it easier for individuals with cognitive, hearing, vision, and mobility disabilities to discover, understand, and enjoy the range of experiences available at the park. Implementation of the plan will ensure that Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial will continue to work toward accommodating all park visitors while sustaining its legacy to preserve and protect the demonstration of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood and the life of early pioneers.

The primary goal of the transition plan is to define key park experiences and document modifications needed to provide independent program participation for the widest range of disabilities possible. As the park works towards its accessibility goals and makes the implementation strategy a reality, both physical and programmatic accessibility will improve across the breadth of key park experiences at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

For visitors with mobility disabilities, access will be improved from the moment they enter the park. Facilities, as well as numerous programs, services, and activities the park offers will be more universally accessible. Experiences such as accessing the Living Historical Farm, hiking along the scenic trails, and learning about the human history and environment of the park, will be enhanced.

Park programs will be created and delivered for all visitors, including visitors with mild to severe disabilities impacting their mobility, vision, hearing, and/or cognitive abilities. Ranger led walks/talks, visitor center exhibits, films, trail waysides, and all materials that interpret park resources to the public will be provided in formats that allow visitors with disabilities to participate fully.

Over time, the results of this collective effort will make Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial a truly welcoming and accommodating place for all visitors and will provide equal opportunity to access the many places, resources, stories, and experiences the park has to offer.

The public comment period for this project is open from June 30 - August 31, 2022.

Topic Questions:

1. How was your experience visiting Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?

2. Were there any accessibility challenges that affected your experience and limited what you could see/do?

3. How might we improve your experience accessing sites and programs?

Document Content:

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