The Engineering Health project, part of the KITE Research Institute, has a new report on accessibility in parks in Canada.
Canada’s national parks are a source of pride for many Canadians, and spending time in these spaces provides enjoyment and health benefits to over 15 million visitors each year. Yet, many people with disabilities and their companions are unable to experience these benefits because of a lack of accessibility. In fact, Canada has lagged behind countries like the US and many in Europe in improving park accessibility.
The project sought to identify barriers to park accessibility for people with disabilities and their companions (family members, friends, and caregivers) as well as solutions for addressing these barriers and to develop a framework to help stakeholders conceptualize and describe the challenge of achieving park accessibility.
See the webpage for the final report, an accessibility matrix, and more.
