Greenagers Conduct Accessibility Assessment of UNO Park
On July 28, students participating in the Greenagers summer program at Many Forks Farm visited UNO Park to conduct an accessibility assessment. Students, faculty mentors, municipal staff, and community members walked the site and looked for potential tripping hazards like loose gravel, uneven pavers, and roots, and measured paths to see if they allow for wheelchairs to maneuver. Participants used a checklist developed by an accessibility consultant, who noted that there is often a gap between what regulations and guidelines deem “accessible” and what truly makes a space welcoming for people with disabilities.
Greenagers students partnered with community members to evaluate pathways, seating, and connectivity, and were even joined Ian McMahan of the Berkshire Eagle, who interviewed them and wrote afront-page storyon their experience!
We’re grateful to AARP for their support of this project, and for making these kinds of cross-generational collaborations possible in communities across the country. Stay tuned for more updates as the project evolves.
Interested in helping out with this project? Get in touch!
In related news, Sue Wells joined us in the podcast studio to talk more about Greenagers—hear her story and learn how you can get involved!
