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A Standardized Assessment Process Supporting Health, Environmental and Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation Facilities to Rural Americans

Award Information
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Branch: N/A
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 2008-00251
Amount: $79,992.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2008
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
2240 MERIDIAN BLVD STE C
Minden, NV 89423
United States
DUNS: 049345978
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Peter Axelson
 Director of Research and Development
 (775) 783-8822
 peter@beneficialdesigns.com
Business Contact
 Seanna Kringen
Title: Research Associate
Phone: (831) 685-4798
Email: seanna@beneficialdesigns.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Currently, there is no standardized process for assessing the accessibility of recreation elements used for outdoor recreation, picnic and camping facilities although standards for specific outdoor recreation elements exist, the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines and the draft US Access Board Regulatory Negotiation Committee on Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas. This project will create a Developed Outdoor Recreation Assessment Process (DORAP) to be used to collect information about outdoor recreation elements and evaluate whether they comply with accessibility standards. The objectives of this project are to create valid and reliable methodologies for assessing recreation elements, training modules, electronic templates and a universal symbol system. DORAP accuracy and reliability will be established through expert review of repeated measurements of the same facilities by different people and at different times. DORAP will
increase the availability of accessible outdoor products and facilities; enhance access, safety and satisfaction for users; and allow land managers to more accurately forecast maintenance budgets for existing facilities. Increased recreation facility information will enhance enjoyment by individuals of all abilities; including older adults, families with young children, people with disabilities, and their families and friends. This will enhance outdoor recreation environments for use by persons of all abilities in rural communities.

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