Over the River and Through the Woods: Montana's Focus on Accessible Outdoor Recreation

Session Description

We will review current research about the benefits of outdoor recreation for people with disabilities as well as the challenges people face when trying to recreate. We will provide an overview of the partners that state AT programs collaborate with to ensure people with disabilities have access to the equipment, instruction, and opportunities to participate in outdoor recreation. Various AT that could help people with disabilities be more independent will be highlighted. The presentation will finish with a focus on two statewide adaptive recreation initiatives, one on adaptive cycling and one for accessible boating.

Presenter: Molly Kimmel, OTR/L, MonTECH Program Director

Session Materials

Session PowerPoint: UW ECHO Presentation 9-7-23.pdf