Date: Monday, April 13
Cost: $400
Level: Entry
Maximum Size: 15 students
Schedule:
89-11 am Classroom session
11 am - 12 pm lunch (on your own)
12 pm - 4 pm Field Session
Locations: TBD
Description
The Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) and the High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) collect objective information about trail conditions such as grade, cross slope, typical and minimum clearance width, surface type, firmness and obstructions. Through classroom and practical, hands-on trail assessment experience, participants will learn how to objectively measure trails using UTAP and HETAP. Participants will also learn the details of UTAP measurements, semi-automated wheeled information sensor package measurements, and HETAP 3.0 Software. This workshop will discuss the benefits of objective information, the application of UTAP and HETAP in diverse environments, how to disseminate Trail Access Information (TAI), and how that dissemination meets the requirements of the new federal accessibility guidelines for outdoor developed areas. Optional certification through American Trails will be available at check-in for $35.
Learning Objectives
The benefits of objective information
UTAP and HETAP application in diverse environments
How to disseminate Trail Access Information (TAI)
Instructor
Todd Ackerman, ADA Assessment Coordinator, Lead Trail Trainer, Beneficial Designs
Todd Ackerman is a retired teacher in the public school system of Nevada. Todd has been with Beneficial Designs for 15 years and is currently the ADA/Assessment Coordinator with Beneficial Designs, Inc., a company that develops assistive and adaptive technology, serves as a rehabilitation information resource, and performs rehabilitation research, third-party product testing, design reviews, legal consultation, and standards development. Todd has instructed many workshops all over the U.S. and Canada. todd@beneficialdesigns.com