https://outdoors.codidact.com/categories/5/tags/620.rssNew Posts Tagged 'disability-options' - OutdoorsOutdoors - Codidact2020-06-10T11:48:22Zhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/275908In the United States, how steep can a handicap-accessible trail be?Charlie Brumbaughhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/81632020-06-09T23:26:10Z2020-06-10T11:48:22Z<p>Once in Yosemite Vally, I saw a sign that one fork of a paved trail was marked as handicap accessible because it was less steep than the other fork that led to the same destination.</p>
<p>How s...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/51571What is the Chincoteague Pony Swim on Assateague Island in Virginia and Maryland?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132016-06-23T00:56:11Z2019-03-03T18:34:55Z<p>Ever since I read a book called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misty_of_Chincoteague" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Misty of Chincoteague</a> as a child, I've wanted to see the <a href="http...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/58208Rappelling with only one armBeacon80https://outdoors.codidact.com/users/307502019-01-07T22:18:29Z2019-01-14T06:45:25Z<p>I'm working on a novel. The main character recently (six months ago) lost her arm above the elbow. She's attending a summer camp, and I'm wondering if, with proper planning (and probably a mount...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53507What are some blind-friendly wildlife trails in or including Massachusetts?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-02-20T00:53:51Z2018-12-13T00:52:36Z<p>I have a group of friends who live in Florida, United States. One woman is blind. One man uses a wheelchair most of the time, although sometimes a cane is sufficient instead, or a friend to lean...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/56900Where are some accessible flat areas for handicapped birders in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132018-07-15T00:05:14Z2018-07-19T19:45:46Z<p>We're planning a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine, USA. It would be in July or August. We'll be spending two days, with a night in a hotel in one of the surrounding towns. (We haven't chose...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54534Wildlife canoe trails in or near Western PennsylvaniaJames Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322017-07-10T20:39:34Z2018-01-03T04:22:13Z<p>I am looking for wildlife viewing areas that are open to manually powered boats (i.e. Canoe) in areas within a few hours drive of Pittsburgh PA. </p>
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<l...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54253Is there a place near Miami, Florida where I can get close to wild animals without leaving my car?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-05-21T23:27:45Z2018-01-03T04:11:57Z<p>My husband and I love animals. All of our vacations are planned around opportunities for viewing wildlife, birds, marine animals, farm animals, backyard animals, butterflies, insects, and just a...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/40173What features should I look for in gear to support front wheels of wheelchairs for travel on snowy paths?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-11-12T01:13:45Z2017-11-26T23:29:27Z<p>I'm partially handicapped, and sometimes can only walk short distances without the use of a wheelchair, especially outside. </p>
<p>I like to take walks alone in the winter (especially to see w...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54672Life Jacket for a person without arms?James Jenkinshttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/363322017-07-27T12:27:07Z2017-07-27T18:45:51Z<p>Inspired by the question <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/16705/where-should-a-person-who-cant-hold-a-paddle-sit-in-a-tandem-kayak">Where should a person who can't hold ...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54659Where should a person who can't hold a paddle sit in a tandem kayak?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-07-25T19:49:43Z2017-07-26T20:44:17Z<p>This question is related to <a href="https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/16683/why-should-the-heavier-person-sit-in-the-back-of-a-tandem-kayak">this</a>, and perhaps others on the site,...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/54044Where are some places for people who can't stand up to learn water skiing?Sue Saddest Farewell TGO GLhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171132017-04-21T23:09:21Z2017-04-22T00:29:05Z<p>I'm part of a group of disabled people who'd like to learn, or at least experience, water skiing. Our disabilities vary, but none of us are able to support our legs enough to stand on water skis...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/50370What belay systems would work for beginning climbers who can only use one arm?Nanahttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/242732016-01-23T15:29:20Z2017-02-16T01:13:06Z<p>A friend would like to start climbing but he can only use one arm. I've read about a few people climbing with one arm, but I haven't found advice on which gear to use.</p>
<p>We are only at the...https://outdoors.codidact.com/posts/53314Are there any Draisines-Railbike Companies that have wheelchair accessibility?Ken Grahamhttps://outdoors.codidact.com/users/171202017-02-04T21:08:56Z2017-02-10T15:49:20Z<p>Railbiking is so much fun for those of us who are not limited physically in one form or another. Are there any Draisines-Railbike Companies that have wheelchair accessibility options for the dis...