
Empowering access: A push for inclusive outdoor experiences in the Adirondacks
Tracking the accessible outdoor recreation movement
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New programs and projects work toward increasing access for people with disabilities
Tracking the accessible outdoor recreation movement
By Mike Lynch
It’s less than two months before John Dillon Park is scheduled to open and the landowner, International Paper, does not have a contract with the park’s long-time operator, Paul Smith’s College.
By Tim Rowland
James Hayes helps people with disabilities enjoy alpine skiing, through his work as an instructor for a program at state-run ski facilities
By James Odato
DEC plans Adirondack campground upgrades to improve accessibility, amid scrutiny