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Nature and educational trails must be made accessible to persons with vision impairments by the provision
of rope guidelines, raised Arabic numerals or symbols, and accessible information and guide signs. Where
the natural environment would be materially damaged by compliance with these regulations, such areas will
be subject to the regulations only to the extent that such damage will not occur. If permanent facilities are
provided, then at least one kind of permanent functional area or facility, as applicable, shall be accessible to
persons with disabilities, including a sanitary facility for each sex; at least one picnic table and one table for
each 20 tables, or fraction thereof provided; information and display areas; drinking fountains; at least one
parking space; and curb ramps at pedestrian ways, where appropriate. Automobile access and accessible
path of travel shall not be provided if compliance would create an unreasonable hardship. (CBC '
1132B.2.)
Individuals with disabilities who receive state aid may be eligible for a Golden Bear Pass allowing
free day use access to most state parks for the individuals with disabilities and his or her spouse. The pass
is available from the Department of Parks and Recreation. (Pub. Resources Code,
' 5011.)
At least a portion of playground equipment purchased by public agencies operating playgrounds as
of January 1, 1979, shall be accessible and usable to all persons, regardless of physical condition, whenever
equipment is available at a comparable cost and quality to standard equipment. (Pub. Resources Code, '
5411.)
h. Signs and Identification
The International Symbol of Accessibility must be displayed at accessible building entrances and
in the lobbies of buildings which have been remodeled to provide accessible sanitary facilities. (CBC ''
1114A and 1117A.3.)
i. Clear Floor or Ground Space
Building design must allow for the clear movement and maneuvering of wheelchairs. (CBC
' 1118B.) Objects protruding from walls (for example, telephones) may not obstruct the movement of
wheelchairs. Building design must also take into consideration the needs of individuals with vision
impairments. This helps ensure that an individual with a visual impairment will avoid hazards undetectable
by standard cane technique. (CBC ' 1121B.)
j. Dining, Banquet and Bar Facilities
Wheelchair access must be provided in dining, banquet and bar facilities. Access must be provided
to all areas where each type of functional activity occurs. There must be a certain number of wheelchair
seating spaces. Food service aisles, tableware areas, restrooms and food preparation areas must also be
accessible. (CBC ' 1104B.5; People ex rel. Deukmejian v. CHE, Inc. (1983)
150 Cal.App.3d 123.)
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