Webinar: Outdoors for All: Advancing Access and Inclusion in Parks

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Online/Telephone

Description: 

Join the Montgomery Parks Program Access team for an inside look at how they achieve compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act by making their parks, programs, and events inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities.

This session will explore how Montgomery Parks provides both individualized support and public access through services such as trained support staff, ASL interpretation, adaptive equipment, assistive listening devices, large-print materials, and more. The presenters will also share how they offer specialized adaptive recreation programs and support inclusive opportunities across the park system.

Through strong partnerships, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to equity, Montgomery Parks works to ensure that outdoor spaces and experiences are welcoming to all. Whether you’re a practitioner, partner, or advocate for inclusion, this session will offer practical strategies and inspiration for creating accessible public recreation.

Presenters:

Jennene Blakely, CTRS, CPRP, Program Access Manager, M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks
Amanda Espinoza, Inclusion and Adaptive Sports Specialist, M-NCPPC, Montgomery Parks

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Business, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Code Officials Responsible for Physical Accessibility Requirements, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Industry Representative or Product Developer, Media, Medical Professional, Policy Expert, Practitioners, Religious Organization, Researcher, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Facility Access, General ADA Information, State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Technology (Accessible), Accessible Technologies, ADA Center Information, Disability Awareness/Education, Enforcement, Non-Discrimination, Program Access, Reasonable Accommodation, Reasonable Modification of Policy and Procedures, Service Animals

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025