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§8471 Definitions

Title 16 › Chapter 103— EXPANDING PUBLIC LANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES › Subchapter II— ACCESS AMERICA › § 8471

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in this subchapter about outdoor recreation and accessibility. Accessible trail is a trail that meets the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines. Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines are the rules in appendices C and D to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). Assistive technology is any item or equipment used to help people with disabilities do more, especially to take part in outdoor recreation. Gold Star Family member is the person described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36. Outdoor constructed feature is defined in appendix C to part 1191 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). Veterans organization is a service provider with outdoor recreation experience that serves members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or Gold Star Family members.

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Title 16, §8471

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In this subchapter:

(1)The term “accessible trail” means a trail that meets the requirements for a trail under the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines.

(2)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).

(3)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.

(4)The term “Gold Star Family member” means an individual described in section 3.3 of Department of Defense Instruction 1348.36.

(5)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).

(6)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.

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16 U.S.C. § 8471

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60