The Accessible Outdoors
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Great view from this accessible hut – but likely no room service!
Josh Grisdale in
The Accessible Outdoors 3 years ago3 years ago (edited)
I’m not sure if this is awesome or terrifying… I have slid many times in my chair…
https://www.facebook.com/AllWheelChairStuff/videos/611989572589955
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Haha! that’s not for me. Ages ago at a MDA summer camp, I did “controlled” slides in my wheelchair over pieces of plywood that had some sand on it (essentially our path to Lake Tahoe beach-side), a bit tricky to steer so a few time was enough for me. However, it “inspired” a few other kids to try… well one younger kid went off the plywood,… Read more
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A good article featuring @wheeltheworld on accessing parks in the US:
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/people-living-disabilities-want-broader-park-experience
sierraclub.org
People Living With Disabilities Want a Broader Park Experience
Advocates say there’s room for improvement
Has anyone tried skis like this for getting through the snow?
winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
New wheelchair skis help people with mobility issues get around
A Winnipeg bike store offers ski attachments for wheelchairs to help mobility impaired people get out and enjoy winter weather safely
A user of the “Tips 4 The Disabled Traveler” on Facebook just shared about this really cool wheelchair/golf cart for golfers with mobility issues. It is called the SoloRider Golf Cart and has a rotating and tilting seat that allows users to get close to their ball and take a swing! I thought it was brilliant! She used it at the Old Fort…
solorider.com
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