News Release

The National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Accessibility Plan for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Visitor reads a sign that includes braille translation along the General Grant Tree Trail in Kings Canyon National Park.

Photo: Brian Peterson

News Release Date: July 26, 2021

Contact: Sintia Kawasaki-Yee, [phone]

SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 26, 2021 – The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting comment on a Draft Accessibility Self Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This Draft SETP identifies key visitor experiences at the parks and the existing barriers to accessing these experiences for people with disabilities. The plan provides recommendations for how to remove barriers, including specific actions, example site plans, and anticipated time frames for implementation. A 33-day comment period opens today with a virtual public meeting taking place on August 10.

Through implementation of the SETP, the NPS anticipates that facilities, as well as numerous programs, services, and activities the NPS offers will be more universally accessible, and experiences, such as accessing historic properties, experiencing the iconic giant sequoias, picnicking with family and friends, and learning about the parks, will be enhanced. All recommended actions will be subject to funding, consultation with other agencies and associated tribes, and compliance with other federal laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act.

Learn More and Comment
To review the Draft SETP and provide comments please visit the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/SEKISETP21. Comments on this plan will be accepted through August 27, 2021.

Written comments may be sent via mail or hand-delivery to:

Superintendent
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Attn: SEKI SETP
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271

Virtual Public Meeting
The public is invited to participate in a virtual public meeting to learn more about this effort on Tuesday, August 10 at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Closed captioning will be provided, and an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is available upon request. To request an ASL interpreter please contact Brian Horton at [phone] a minimum of 5 business days in advance of the meeting. For TTY calls, dial the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 to relay a message regarding your request.

Information about accessibility at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be found online www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm. For specific questions regarding this planning effort, please contact Brian Horton at [phone].