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.

Learning Objectives:

1. How to objectively measure trails using HETAP

2. The details of the semi-automated wheeled information sensor package measurements and HETAP 3.0 Software,

3. How to disseminate Trail Access Information (TAI)

Presenters:

Todd Ackerman, ADA Assessment Coordinator/Lead Trail Trainer, Beneficial Designs

Todd Ackerman is the ADA Assessment coordinator along with being the lead trail trainer and assessor. Todd has been with BD for the past 15 years. Todd is a retired teacher and works remotely while living in Montana.