Welcome to the Accessibility Assessment Video Series! In this 8-part series, we will cover how to conduct an accessibility assessment for some of the most common types of assets found in parks. We recommend starting with the Facility Basics video to learn about useful tools and common standards. Then jump to the videos that suit
Find training and resources to help you make recreation facilities and programs accessible to people with all levels of ability.
The revised Section 508 Standards & Section 255 Guidelines address many changes to technology that have occurred since 2000. Learn more about these changes!
The Standard Operating Procedures for Creating Accessible Audio/Visual Media assist NPS personnel in complying with the ICT Standards and Guidelines.
Learn how the NPS is using DOJ regulations on service animals to develop policies for visitors with disabilities and how to comply.
This resource provides guidance and outlines the processes content contributors must follow if they want to share media content on the CLP.
Reviews the WCAG 2.0 standard, highlighting Level A and AA Success Criteria and its effects to Sections 508 and 255 standards and guidelines.
In this advanced session, the presenters discuss the provisions of Chapter 5 Software in the revised Section 508 Standards and Section 255 Guidelines.
Overview The Revised Section 508 Standards were published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017. What will change when they become enforceable? This recorded webinar compares the 2000 Section 508 Standards with the 2017 Revised Section 508 Standards. The presenters conduct a side-by-side review of the old versus revised Section 508 Standards. What is different? What
Approximately 20% of the population has a disability which means millions of visitors to National Parks have challenges with mobility, hearing & seeing. Learn the top 4 myths of accessible facilities.
Provides both guidance and checklists to make your PDFs accessible within the parameters of Section 508.
Provides both guidance and checklists to make your Microsoft Excel documents accessible within the parameters of Section 508.
Provides both guidance and checklists to make your Microsoft PowerPoints accessible within the parameters of Section 508.
Provides both guidance and checklists to make your Microsoft Word documents accessible within the parameters of Section 508.
Learn what Section 508 requirements apply to the Common Learning Portal (CLP) and how to implement these requirements in your content creation workflow.
The Rocky Mountain ADA Center offers free, online training that is open to the public. Check out the list of courses offered here!
Led by people with disabilities who are directly impacted by the issues a post-pandemic world raises, learn how to provide an accessible and inclusive experience to your visitors and coworkers.
Learn more about accessibility compliance at historic sites and find resources.
This article addresses some of the most common mistakes the CLP team have encountered when addressing document accessibility in both Word and Google Docs.
The Webinar Accessibility Guide outlines the accessibility best practices to consider when scheduling, hosting, and recording a webinar.
Using the ADA Planning Guide as a reference, learn how to plan an event or program with accessibility in mind.
Class materials for the course Creating Section 508 Compliant Electronic Documents are now available.
Curb Free with Corey Lee is a travel blog from the perspective of a wheelchair user. It is a great accessibility resource.
The NPS Information & Technology Management Division is offering Creating Section 508-Compliant Electronic Documents classes. Learn more here.
In this resource you will find a recorded presentation that examines the community of users, core principles & video production considerations of audio description.