Accessibility in the Outdoors: How I Evaluate and Review Outdoor Spaces
Today I'll be sharing some of the things I've learned about accessibility in the outdoors and what exactly that means (spoiler: it's not just paved paths!). I also share what I looked for as I was reviewing local outdoor spaces- a project I took on last year after being inspired by Syren Nagakyrie's work at Disabled Hikers.This is by far the topic I've been asked about the most, so I hope this provides a good introduction to accessibility in the outdoors! Of course, there's always more to learn about the diverse access needs of the disability community, so feel free to add your own ideas, insights, and experiences in the comments below.
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A special thank you to my husband Dave for being my cameraman!
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Shirt and quote by the amazing Imani Barbarin:
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Music Credits:
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Track: Option by Aylex
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Amy Denton-Luke
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Timestamps
00:00 Preview
00:33 Introduction
02:45 Disability Facts
04:34 What Accessibility in the Outdoors Means
05:29 Parking and Restrooms
07:34 Paths
11:12 Benches and Signage
12:34 Miscellaneous
15:25 Generic Examples
17:08 Specific Examples
23:45 Additional Thoughts on Outdoor Accessibility
27:50 Bloopers