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Using technology to open up wilderness trails to people with disabilities
By: Emily Chen-Newton | NPR
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SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN, W.Va. (NPR) — Outdoor recreation and wilderness trails played a larger role in the lives of many Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those with… Read More
Grassroots movement seeks to make hiking trails more accessible to all
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Outdoor enthusiasts know well the physical and restorative benefits of spending a beautiful day in the woods on a trail. But for many people, there are… Read More
Athens Curbside Conversation – Pedestrian Accessibility in the City of Athens
Several members of the City of Athens ad hoc Pedestrian Accessibility Committee will be on hand to talk about the work the committee is doing, and they will be there… Read More
The Haunted Woods at Shawnee Hills
Outdoor Haunted Woods ¾ mi trail, Fri & Sat 10/15-10/31 7-10pm, Handicap accessible. Sensory and accessible-friendlier event on 10/15 6-7pm. No-scare Trick or Treat on 10/31, 5-7pm. Charity haunt benefits… Read More
Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens
The Racial Equity Coalition’s Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a free online event, “Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens” on Friday, April 2 from 12-1:30 pm. Come… Read More
Uptown Athens Walk & Roll Audit
Athens Curbside Conversations and the Athens Disabilities Commission will be hosting a Walk & Roll Audit on Thurs 26 Sept at 5:30pm in front of the Athens City Building. Learn… Read More
Dr. J.W. Smith Weighs In on Accessibility Issues at OU
By: Adam Rich
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In this episodes of “Conversations from Studio B”, host Dr. Carolyn Lewis invites Dr. J.W. Smith for a monthly discussion on disability and accessibility issues in Athens and on the… Read More