Access Redwood National Park, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 55, Arcata, California 95521. Free brochure

Access National Parks: A Guide for Handicapped Visitors, (stock number 024-005-00691-5), 1977 by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. $3.50, Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

National Park Guide for the Handicapped. 1978, 197p. $4.00 Indicates accessibility of area by motor vehicles, attractions with paved walks and roads, locations of signs in braille. 40¢, Office of Communications, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 18th and C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240. Gives detailed information about facilities, services, and programs in almost three hundred recreation areas of the national park system.

Directory of Agencies Concerned with Camping for the Handicapped, 1979, $6.95. American Camping Association, Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana 46151.

Accessible Sites in England. The National Trusts booklet on facilities for the physically and visually disabled includes many new entries than previous editions. The pamphlet describes the National Trust properties (similar to National Parks Service facilities in the US) and the type of accessibility offered at each. Included are historic homes, gardens, parks, coastal and nature areas and more.

Free upon receipt of a self-addressed envelope. It should be used with the Trust's annual Properties Open booklet which gives opening details. Get both for 70 British pence or $1.00 US. National Trust, 36 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AS England.

Washington State Parks Department has a supplement to the state park guide showing accessible facilities at state parks. Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, 7150 Clean Waterlane KY-11, Olympia, Washington 98504.

Accessible Campgrounds, Pirko, 1983. Information Center for Individuals with Disabilities, 20 Park Plaza, Room 330, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

Interpretation for Disabled Visitors, 107-page publication from the National Park Service While other information sources address only architectural accessibility, the National Park Service booklet also looks at program access, and includes methods and techniques to make park programs available to all visitors in a reasonable, cost effective manner. $4.00, (stock number 024-0 00871-3). Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government printing Office, Washington, DC 20402

The Oregon Tourist Division has the following publications for the disabled: Fishing in Oregon. Lists numerous accessible places to fish and suggests equipment to take. Camping in Oregon. Lists many accessible camping areas. Campgrounds for the Handicapped, Trails for the Handicapped, Nature Trails for Handicapped and Picnic Sites Handicapped. All free, from Economic Development Department of Tourism Division, 595 Cottage Street, N.E., Salem, Oregon 97310. (800) 233-3306 (in Oregon); (800) 547-7842 (outside Oregon).

What Is It? The Golden Access Passport is a free lifetime entrance permit to those parks, monuments, and recreation areas administered by the federal government which charge entrance fees. It is issued to citizens of the United States who have been medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled and as a result, are eligible for receiving benefits under federal law. The passport also provides a 50 percent discount on federal use fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, boat launching, parking and so forth. The Golden Access Passport does not cover fees charged by private concessions. The Golden Access Passport admits the permit holder and a carload of accompanying people. Where entry is not by private car, the passport admits the permit holder and his or her spouse, children and parents.

How Do I Get One? You may only obtain a Golden Access Passport in person. They are not available by mail. You must show proof of being medically determined to be blind or permanently disabled and as a result, are eligible for receiving benefits under federal law. The Golden Access Passport is available at most federally operated recreation areas where it may be used Thus, it may not be necessary to obtain the passport before beginning a vacation trip. Note: The Golden Access Passport admits the permit holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, noncommercial vehicle. A private non-commercial vehicle is any passenger car, static wagon, pickup, camper truck, recreation vehicle, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle used for private recreation purposes. In some cases where use fees are charged, only the permit holder will be given the 50 percent reduction, for example for cave tours or elevator services.