Losing your eyesight or the use of your legs doesn’t mean you lose your desire, or ability, to explore the natural world. Until recently, opportunities for people with disabilities to do so were few and far between. Fortunately, local activists have been knocking down these barriers, creating more opportunities for access, such as kayaking on the Bay, hiking in the hills, and cycling along the shore.
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October 01, 2006 by Jessica Taekman
Universal access to nature and recreational activities is a work in progress, and opportunities, though currently somewhat limited, are expanding. …
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October 01, 2006 by Aerial Gilbert
When I was growing up in Tiburon, my grandparents lived only a couple miles away and were a big part …
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October 01, 2006 by Ann Sieck
Purisima Creek Preserve
The shaded understory at uncrowded Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve on the Peninsula is a delicious place to …
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October 01, 2006 by Chiori Santiago
As a sighted person, I take in most of my information about the world through my eyes. So I’m wondering …
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October 01, 2006 by Bonnie Lewkowicz
Losing your eyesight or the use of your legs doesn’t mean you lose your desire, or ability, to explore the natural world. Until recently, opportunities for people with disabilities to do so were few and far between. Fortunately, local activists have been knocking down these barriers, creating more opportunities for access, such as kayaking on the Bay, hiking in the hills, and cycling along the shore.
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