This resource might prove handy: The National Center for Accessibility

http://www.ncaonline.org/index.shtml

Look for their monographs on trail surface materials and the updates to ADA
and outdoor trails.


Diane Gutenkauf
Manager, Interpretation & Exhibits
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle IL 60532
630.719.2461 (v)
630.719.2433 (f)
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www.mortonarb.org

On Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:43:37 -0400, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>I've been asked to do a little research on what other outdoor museums have
>used to make their roads and walkways more friendly for visitors who have
>difficulty walking or use wheelchairs or scooters.  What materials have
>been used, how have they held up, and do they still have a period feel
>consistant with their surroundings?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dan Bartlett
>Exhibits Manager
>Midway Village and Museum Center
>Rockford, IL
>

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