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Opportunity to apply for free Universal Trail Assessment Process Training

Deadline for applications May 30

Parks & Trails New York will be hosting its third free two-day Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) training for up to16 selected individuals on Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 at Gilbert Lake State Park, Laurens, New York. 

The training will consist of both classroom instruction and outdoor trail sessions.  UTAP was developed by Beneficial Designs, Inc., as a system to assess trails for visitors of all abilities.  The Federal Highway Administration, the NYS Department of Health, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation endorse UTAP.

Join us in addressing the needs of individuals who seek information about the physical accessibility of outdoor recreational trails in New York State, by becoming a UTAP-certified trails coordinator.  Download and fax (518-427-0067) or mail your application to Parks & Trails New York, 29 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207. Applications must be postmarked by May 30, 2008.  Selection will be based on attaining a statewide regional distribution of attendees and a demonstrated willingness to commit to trail assessment after the training.  For more information, call 518-434-1584 or email Fran Gotcsik.

 

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