and the services provided. The general information and opinions expressed here are not intended as legal advice. The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for the inappropriate application of the information. Those who make use of this guidebook are responsible for the accessibility and the safety of the programs they plan, design, and manage. Resorts should work with experienced legal counsel to advise them on legal issues relating to accessibility. Acknowledgments We would like to express our thanks for the assistance and review by Geraldine Link of the National Ski Areas Association; Ruth DeMuth and Barbara Szwebel of the Vail Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School; Sandy Lahmann of Meeting the Challenge, Inc., which operates the Rocky Mountain ADA Center; and Loren Kroenke, the Forest Service Winter Sports Program Manager. While this document is an update of the 2005 Forest Service document, we would like to acknowledge Peter Axelson and other staff members of Beneficial Designs, Inc., for their work on a project that compiled some of the information contained in that 2005 document as well as Greg Lais and staff members from Wilderness Inquiry for their 1995 work with outfitters embraced by our earlier document and, also, within this document. Adaptive sports equipment manufacturers, chair lift manufacturers, ski area operators, skiers with disabilities, and adaptive sports program directors were also helpful. Written comments are appreciated. Submit comments to Janet Zeller, National Accessibility Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Recreation Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mailstop 1125, Washington, DC 20250-1125 or by email to .
and the services provided. The general information and opinions expressed here are not intended as legal advice. The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for the inappropriate application of the information. Those who make use of this guidebook are responsible for the accessibility and the safety of the programs they plan, design, and manage. Resorts should work with experienced legal counsel to advise them on legal issues relating to accessibility. Acknowledgments We would like to express our thanks for the assistance and review by Geraldine Link of the National Ski Areas Association; Ruth DeMuth and Barbara Szwebel of the Vail Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School; Sandy Lahmann of Meeting the Challenge, Inc., which operates the Rocky Mountain ADA Center; and Loren Kroenke, the Forest Service Winter Sports Program Manager. While this document is an update of the 2005 Forest Service document, we would like to acknowledge Peter Axelson and other staff members of Beneficial Designs, Inc., for their work on a project that compiled some of the information contained in that 2005 document as well as Greg Lais and staff members from Wilderness Inquiry for their 1995 work with outfitters embraced by our earlier document and, also, within this document. Adaptive sports equipment manufacturers, chair lift manufacturers, ski area operators, skiers with disabilities, and adaptive sports program directors were also helpful. Written comments are appreciated. Submit comments to Janet Zeller, National Accessibility Program Manager, USDA Forest Service, Recreation Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mailstop 1125, Washington, DC 20250-1125 or by email to .
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