424 West Superior Street, Suite 201
Duluth, MN 55802
ph: 219-729-7126
alt: 218-628-3373
wheelson
We are enjoying the great outdoors on natural trails in Duluth, Minnesota . You too - can hike the great north woods in beautiful Minnesota on your cart, scooter, or chair along trails that have been evaluated for safe use by people with disabilities and /or health limits.
Our mission is to facilitate trail use through involvement of the 20%+ of the U.S. population that has a disability or health type of limitation. Since 1990 the ADA has guaranteed equitable use of parks and trails, though the final RULE making is just now being completed.
Work is in two major areas -
In 2009 we obtained a Johnson Foundation grant to support moving from inside of buildings onto natural trails, for people with disabilities. Our goal is to support 'positive experiences' for as many people with disabilities as possible, using trail 'mentors' to provide assistance.
ACCESSIBLE TRAIL EVALUATION:
At the Nebraska conference in 2009, Randall Vogt described our trail evaluation efforts as - "
"JUST TELL US WHERE THE BUMPS ARE"
We have completed 10 'Accessible Trail Maps' of Duluth trails that are partially accessible experiences. We feel if one knows where the travel issues are, they can make intelligent travel decisions. Our goal is to support 'safe trail experiences' for people with disabilities.
Now that we have got your attention, try our-
1) TRAIL EVALUATION or
2) EXPANDING HORIZON projects.
You can become a trail user or evaluator with assistance from the Wheels On Trails Organization. We have members, both disabled and regular trail users, who support park and trail use by all Minnesotans.
EMAIL: wheelsontrails@yahoo.com
PHONE: 218-729-7126 (Duluth)
Copyright 2010 WheelsOnTrails. All rights reserved.
424 West Superior Street, Suite 201
Duluth, MN 55802
ph: 219-729-7126
alt: 218-628-3373
wheelson