Task Force Related to the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities - Outdoors Subcommittee

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1296 that created a task force to study rights for persons with disabilities.

The purpose of the Subcommittee on Basic Access to Colorado Outdoors for Persons with Disabilities is to identify barriers to basic access to and the enjoyment of the Colorado outdoors for persons with disabilities and to make recommendations for addressing those barriers. The outdoors subcommittee shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations, including recommendations on best practices and guidance for creating basic access to Colorado outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, to the main task force on or before December 1, 2024.

Engage with the Outdoors Subcommittee of the Task Force

The Task Force encourages participation from affected and involved stakeholders and is asking for input as it relates to the charge of the outdoors subcommittee. Please feel free to reach out via email or share your story below.

Requests for Accommodations: We are committed to hosting meetings that are inclusive and fully accessible to all attendees and presenters. If you have any specific accommodations requests, please reach out to carrie@confluencepsg.com or call/text 303-910-6169.

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1296 that created a task force to study rights for persons with disabilities.

Engage with the Outdoors Subcommittee of the Task Force

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Wheelchairs for grocery stores and retail stores

by Sarah Norton-Kohn, about 2 months ago

I’ma host home provider does a developmentally disabled client. She is able to walk but is oxygen dependent. She is not able to walk long distances and gets tired easily. My client does not have alone time anymore, this becomes an issue when I need to go grocery shopping for the whole week. She is so tired by the end of the shopping trip. Having wheelchairs that are motorized are great for people that know how to drive. But what does a person do when they are the caregiver I need a push wheelchair? Push the person in a wheelchair... Continue reading
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by KEB, 2 months ago

My daughter, Kara, was hit by an out of control skier at age 5 and sustained a severe TBI - she has cognitive challenges, some vision loss and L hemiplegia. She is now in her early 40’s.
Despite challenges we have always looked to the outdoors for recreation.
Some areas/facilities are great- like Ridgeway State Park, others could certainly be more accessible and user friendly.
Glad this committee is looking at making Outdoors Colorado more readily usable for all!
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by Mark Davidon, 2 months ago

I wrote two articles on universal play for children with disabilities for the children and nature network that may be helpful for the work you are doing, which I appreciate and support

https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/fnn-placemaking-how-to-build-kinship-and-inclusive-park-spaces-for-children-with-disabilities/

https://www.childrenandnature.org/resources/fnn-the-dignity-of-risk-creating-a-system-of-care-to-support-children-with-disabilities-in-accessing-nature/