The National Park Service is seeking public feedback on a draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in an effort to make the Big Island park easier for people with disabilities to access.
The draft plan lays out existing barriers to accessibility, provides recommendations for improving in-park access and proposes timeframes to implement changes. Suggested improvements include upgrades to park structures, programs and services.
“It is important that visitors of all abilities are able to enjoy the incredible experience that Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park offers,” said park Superintendent Rhonda Loh. “This plan describes our proposed strategy to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment in popular locations throughout the park. We look forward to hearing from you.”
Comments will be accepted through Jan. 11, 2024, and can be submitted at the project website by clicking “Open for Comment.”
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All comments, including personal information, could be made public at any time; although, those who respond can request their comments and personal information be withheld from public review.
The draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan resulted from the work of an interdisciplinary team in the National Park Service, including individuals with expertise in planning, design, construction and interpretive, resource, visitor safety, maintenance and accessibility specialists.
The team developed site plans identifying the location of accessibility barriers and crafted an implementation strategy to assist park staff in scheduling and performing required actions and documenting completed work.
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