July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
This website provides wheelchair accessibility ratings for and descriptions of trails in over 70 San Francisco Bay Area parks with information about distance, grade, surface, obstacles, wet weather accessibility, amenities, parking, and public transportation. Trails can be searched alphabetically as well as by region or park and are linked to additional information and maps on other websites.
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
This website and guidebook provides information about widely accessible excursions in a hilly and crowded city. Geared toward people of all abilities, including people using electric scooters or wheelchairs, those who are able to walk a short distance on easy terrain, or those pushing a stroller.
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) brings outdoor adventures to people with special needs. Every year over 2,000 people of all abilities raft whitewater rivers, ski across alpine meadows, sea kayak the waters of the Golden Gate, and sleep beneath the open sky.
July 20, 2012 by Bay Nature
Access Adventure uses wheelchair accessible horsedrawn carriages to provide open space recreation and wilderness access for people living with the challenges of disability. The program is open to people of all ages with compromised mobility, not just wheelchair users, and there is no charge to participate.
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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. Here's a list of resources.
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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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