В штате Висконсин проходят мероприятия по продвижению доступного отдыха в парках для всех посетителей

Wisconsin state parks highlight accessible recreation options for Universal Recreation Month Universal Recreation Month is being celebrated throughout July with a series of accessible events and activities at Wisconsin State Park System properties. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is highlighting a range of adaptive features and equipment designed to make outdoor experiences more inclusive for all visitors. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, "Visitors often find that universal designs and accessible infrastructure make exploring the outdoors a better experience for everyone. Features like beach access mats provide a stable surface when walking across sand, while universal kayak launches help with a smoother transition for all paddlers to get in and out of the water safely. Many Wisconsin state parks and forests also offer adaptive equipment for rent or borrow, including adaptive kayaks and specialized all-terrain and beach wheelchairs." A variety of events are scheduled across the state during July, including an Accessible Equipment Open House at Buckhorn State Park on July 18, Exploring The Marsh at Kohler-Andrae State Park on July 23, Explore The Night Sky at Devil's Lake State Park on July 24, an Accessible Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting at the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit on July 25, and Stargazing With A Ranger at the Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit on July 26. These events are open to all participants and aim to showcase the accessible amenities available at state parks. The department encourages visitors to use online resources to plan accessible outings. "Save these itineraries or use them as inspiration to plan your next accessible adventure with the Wisconsin State Park System! The best part of each of these recommendations is that they can be enjoyed by friends and family too. To locate properties with accessible amenities and equipment, visit the Find A Park webpage and add a filter for 'Accessible Features and Services.'" Several parks are featured for their accessible facilities. Kohler-Andrae State Park offers beach wheelchairs, accessible picnic sites, and campsites, as well as an accessible cabin for campers with disabilities. Copper Falls State Park provides a universally accessible trail segment, adaptive kayak rentals, and a wheelchair-accessible rustic cabin. Whitefish Dunes State Park features a renovated beach access ramp, beach access mats, and specialized wheelchairs for visitors to borrow at no cost. Interpretive signage along trails includes tactile features and audio options for enhanced accessibility. Additional accessible features in the Wisconsin State Park System include an 850-foot canopy walk at Peninsula State Park, a swimming pool with an ADA lift chair at Blue Mound State Park, a universal changing table at Peninsula State Park, and a horse trail mounting ramp at Hartman Creek State Park, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.