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The article emphasizes the importance of accessibility audits for park and recreation agencies to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act with National Recreation and Park Association offering discounts on audits and services for its members.

The article highlights National Recreation and Park Association commitment to equity at its Annual Conference, emphasizing accessibility and inclusion scheduled for October 10-12, 2023 at Dallas, Texas. Topics covered include Americans with Disabilities Act-friendly arrangements, American Sign Language interpreters, inclusive badge options, captioning for sessions, food accommodations, lactation, meditation, prayer, and quiet rooms, tiered pricing, and transportation assistance.

The article focuses on the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and making modification to a park or to a policy. Topics include the U.S. Department of Justice Title II regulation stated to be not clear for many park and recreation agencies, and design standards still not existing for some park assets, such as beaches and trails, and the benefits provided by the National Recreation and Park Association in partnership with Recreation Accessibility Consultants LLC to NRPA Premier members.

The article focuses on the compliance of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with the move of the NRPA to partner with Recreation Accessibility Consultants LLC.