16 U.S.C. § 8471 — Definitions
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This section defines six terms about accessible outdoor recreation. It covers "accessible trail," "assistive technology," "outdoor constructed feature," and the accessibility guidelines they rely on. It also defines "Gold Star Family member" and "veterans organization."
In this subchapter:
The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines.
The term “Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines” means the accessibility guidelines set forth in appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
The term “assistive technology” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, particularly with participating in outdoor recreation activities.
The term “Gold Star Family member” means an individual described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36.
The term “outdoor constructed feature” has the meaning given such term in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
The term “veterans organization” means a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 118–234, title II, § 201, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2880.)
- 2025Enacted · Pub. L. 118-234 · 138 Stat. 2880
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 118-234 on 2025-01-04.
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