- Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB). (1992). Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines checklist for buildings and facilities. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. The Access Board Homepage, Publications, URL: http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/checklist/a16.html
- AIMFREE (Accessibility Instruments Measuring Fitness and Recreation Environments) a multi-dimensional validated instrument that can determine the accessibility of six categories including (1) built environment, (2) equipment, (3) information , (4) policies, (5) swimming pools, and (6) professional behaviors (attitudes and knowledge). Available by contacting amyr@lakeshore.org.
- North Carolina Office on Disability and Health (2001). Removing Barriers to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities. Chapel Hill, NC: Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center.
- Center for Universal Design provides a list of the 7 principles of universal design that can be found on its website at: http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/about_ud/udprinciples.htm
or call 919-515-3082 for more information.
- U.S. Access Board, 800-872-2253 (voice), 800-993-2822 (TTY), www.access-board.gov.
Please send your comments and feedback to Amy Rauworth at amyr@lakeshore.org.
