DORAP beta
developed outdoor recreation assessment process
DORAP beta
developed outdoor recreation assessment process
streamlined assessment
Beneficial Designs is developing an assessment app to streamline outdoor feature assessment. Our Developed Outdoor Recreation Assessment Process (DORAP) app literally puts outdoor recreation area assessment at your fingertips. The mobile app will incorporate all of the relevant ABA and USFS accessibility standards and guidelines for all types of outdoor constructed features, such as picnic tables, tent pads, outdoor rinsing showers, grills, fire rings, and many more. Each assessment provides illustrated visual guides, leading users step-by-step through the entire assessment procedure. Collected data will upload to the cloud and will be immediately ready for processing.
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DORAP option 1
The DORAP option 1 package will include the DORAP mobile app, the Digital Tread Squared measuring wheel, and a tape measure. Option 1 speeds the assessment process, eliminating the need to constantly bend over in order to measure grade and cross slope.
DORAP mobile app (beta)
Beneficial Designs is continuing to develop the DORAP mobile app in order to provide an efficient, mobile, and immediate solution to your feature assessment needs. Though the app is not currently for sale, please stay tuned for more updates and feel free to contact us regarding the DORAP mobile app.
Digital Tread Squared
Beneficial Design’s Digital Tread² is a lightweight, upgradeable tool designed for digitally measuring distance, grade, and cross slope on a variety of surfaces, while reducing the number of times an assessor must squat or kneel. Equipped with two perpendicular SmartTool™ levels to simultaneously measure grade and cross slope, the DT² eliminates the need to measure grade and cross slope separately, thus streamlining the assessment process. Developed as a tool to use with the DORAP App, the DT² is now available for purchase to use for trail, access route, public right-of-way, or clear space assessments—or anytime an accurate grade or cross-slope measurement is needed.
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool ADA/ABA
According to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) and the ABA Standards (2015), “where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with [the guidelines listed in section] 306” for knee and toe clearance. Multiple measurements are required for a single space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for either ADA or ABA guidelines and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
Stay tuned; the profile tool will be available soon!
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool USFS
The U.S. Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) specify the minimum dimensions for clear knee and toe space for wheelchair seating. Multiple measurements are required for the assessment of a single wheelchair seating space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for FSORAG guidelines and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
Stay tuned; the profile tool will be available soon!
tape measure
A tape measure is an essential tool for any trail assessment–whether automated or manual–providing dimensions of tread width, features, obstructions, and more. Though we include a tape measure in our UTAP package, any typical tape measure is sufficient.
DORAP option 2
The DORAP option 1 package will include the DORAP mobile app, the UTAP measuring wheel, a Smart Tool level, and a tape measure. Option 2 is the base package and includes everything necessary for performing a trail assessment.
DORAP mobile app (beta)
Beneficial Designs is continuing to develop the DORAP mobile app in order to provide an efficient, mobile, and immediate solution to your feature assessment needs. Though the app is not currently for sale, please stay tuned for more updates and feel free to contact us regarding the DORAP mobile app.
UTAP wheel
The lightweight Collapsible Rolatape™ Measuring Wheel measures distance to stations and obstacles and folds for easy storage in a carrying bag. Unit of measurement is feet
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool ADA/ABA
According to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010) and the ABA Standards (2015), “where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with [the guidelines listed in section] 306” for knee and toe clearance. Multiple measurements are required for a single space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for either ADA or ABA guidelines and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
Stay tuned; the profile tool will be available soon!
Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool USFS
The U.S. Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG) specify the minimum dimensions for clear knee and toe space for wheelchair seating. Multiple measurements are required for the assessment of a single wheelchair seating space, which makes assessment difficult and time consuming. With our Knee & Toe Clearance Profile Tool, clearance measurements can be performed all at once without the need for bending over. The profile tool is designed for FSORAG guidelines and streamlines knee and toe clearance assessment.
Stay tuned; the profile tool will be available soon!
SmartTool™ Level with SmartFeet
The SmartTool™ with SmartFeet is a waterproof, dustproof, and backlit digital level with added feet for a wider stance to reduce the possibility of tipping and imbalances. The SmartTool™ offers objective and detailed slope measurements in degrees, percent slope, and pitch to 0.1 degree of resolution and accuracy. Using a standard 9-volt battery, this inclinometer also features audio sound at both level and plumb.
The SmartFeet are precision-machined feet added to both ends of the 24-inch (60-cm) SmartTool™ level to prevent teetering on uneven surfaces. Teetering can cause significant measurement errors and is common on all types of surfaces. The position of the feet can be moved to the end of the SmartTool™ to measure a grade or cross-slope over a distance of up to 24 inches, representing the stance of a typical person moving across a path of travel, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. One of the two feet also provides a wider base and thus creates three points of contact to reduce tipping in the lateral direction.
A SmartStrap is also included, enabling easy measurement without the need to bend over.
SmartFeet (pair)
SmartFeet are precision-machined feet added to both ends of a 24-inch (60-cm) SmartTool™ level to prevent teetering on uneven surfaces. Teetering can cause significant measurement errors and is common on all types of surfaces. The position of the feet can be moved to the end of the SmartTool™ to measure a grade or cross-slope over a distance of up to 24 inches, representing the stance of a typical person moving across a path of travel, with or without the use of adaptive equipment. One of the two feet also provides a wider base and thus creates three points of contact to reduce tipping in the lateral direction.
SmartFeet are specifically designed for the SmartTool™ level.
tape measure
Last but not least, a tape measure is an essential tool for any trail assessment–whether automated or manual–providing dimensions of tread width, features, obstructions, and more. Though we include a tape measure in our UTAP package, any typical tape measure is sufficient.
trail assessment methods
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