Everybody Outside! Accessing the Inclusive Hiking Experience

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023
2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT

Location: 

Online

Description: 

The benefits of being outdoors and spending time in nature are indisputable. This webinar will explore the federal guidelines for accessible trail design and the multiple ways that individuals with disabilities experience hiking activities. By attending this session, trail planners and managers will be able to better anticipate the needs of diverse users, and individuals with disabilities will learn what to expect from accessible trail design and adaptive hiking equipment. Join us in exploring these and other possibilities in promoting inclusive hiking experiences!

Speaker: Michelle Cook (and possibly a second person but TBD), Inclusive Design Specialist, Access Smithsonian 

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

Architects/Contractors, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

General ADA Information, Other Laws, State and Local Government (ADA Title II), Program Access

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$ 0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, June 20, 2023