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Buffalo National River Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
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In 2022, Buffalo National River staff worked with National and Regional experts to conduct a self-evaluation of accessibility parkwide. Buffalo National River's Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) will include findings from the self-evaluation process, as well as a plan for improving accessibility. The Accessibility SETP will be developed by a National Park Service (NPS) interdisciplinary team, including planning, design, and construction professionals; and interpretive, resource, visitor safety, maintenance, and accessibility specialists. Site plans, photographs, and specific actions for identified park areas will be developed. Associated time frames and implementation strategies will be established to assist NPS park staff in scheduling and performing required actions and to document completed work. Park policies, practices, communication, and training needs will also be addressed.
The goals of the plan are to:
1) document existing park barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities
2) provide an effective approach for upgrading facilities, services, and programs
3) instill a culture around creating universal access.
The evaluation identified areas where the park can improve accessibility of physical assets and facilities, as well as programming and digital resources. Moving forward, the park will use this plan as a guide to obtain funding and plan projects that will improve accessibility at Buffalo National River.
We are currently drafting the Accessibility SETP. Your input on the draft plan will help us prepare the Final Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that we will use to ensure that Buffalo National River is more accessible to all visitors.
To review the draft plan and send online comments, click on "Document List" or "Open for Comment" on the left side of the web page. The plan will be open for comment from June 28th, 2024, to July 31st, 2024.
(303) 870-4123
The goals of the plan are to:
1) document existing park barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities
2) provide an effective approach for upgrading facilities, services, and programs
3) instill a culture around creating universal access.
The evaluation identified areas where the park can improve accessibility of physical assets and facilities, as well as programming and digital resources. Moving forward, the park will use this plan as a guide to obtain funding and plan projects that will improve accessibility at Buffalo National River.
We are currently drafting the Accessibility SETP. Your input on the draft plan will help us prepare the Final Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan that we will use to ensure that Buffalo National River is more accessible to all visitors.
To review the draft plan and send online comments, click on "Document List" or "Open for Comment" on the left side of the web page. The plan will be open for comment from June 28th, 2024, to July 31st, 2024.
Contact Information
Shannon Sawyer(303) 870-4123