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Accessibility services for visitors Since 1994, the Mohonk Preserve’s NatureAccess™ program has promoted the inclusion of people with disabilities in outdoor settings and programming. Working in partnership with individuals, parents, teachers, physical therapists, social workers, psychologists, medical staff, and independent living centers, we strive to provide visitor accommodations so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. How does it work? In advance of a trip to the Mohonk Preserve, an individual with a disability or a teacher bringing a class contacts our Education Department. Experienced educators with expertise in childhood education, special education, outdoor education, and group dynamics work to adapt suitable programs for a wide diversity of needs and learning styles. Accessibility consultations at the Mohonk Preserve are available for:  • Field studies for school classes • Summer camps • Public programs • Outreach programs • Self-guided group visits • Individual or family visits The NatureAccess program has become a model for training professionals at parks, nature centers, and governmental agencies nationwide. In 1996, the Mohonk Preserve received the Statewide Accessibility Award from the Association of Independent Living Centers of New York State. In 2006, the Preserve’s Director of Education, Kathy Ambrosini, was recognized with the Beyond the Letter of the Law Award from the Resource Center for Accessible Living for her leadership in pioneering the NatureAccess program. NatureAccess resourcesWe offer accessibility workshops, which are tailored to the needs of each organization and may be combined with accessibility assessments of facilities and sites. Find out more on our training workshops flier. Making Outdoor Programs Accessible is a 62-page, soft-cover “how to” manual for outdoor professionals that provides strategies from the NatureAccess program and the tools needed to create programs to include diverse learners. Check out an excerpt from the program manual and order a copy. |
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