Access Board Issues New Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities

On September 3, 2002, the Access Board published new guidelines that address access for persons with disabilities to a variety of recreation facilities. The guidelines specify the minimum level of accessibility required in the construction or alteration of amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf courses, sports facilities, swimming and wading pools, and spas. Details are available at www.access-board.gov/news/recrule.htm.