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5 of the best wheelchair-accessible hiking trails in the U.S.

With summer in full swing, that means it’s time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you or a loved one uses a wheelchair, finding accessible outdoor activities and hiking trails can be key to spending time outside. Thankfully, there are a multitude of accessible trails throughout the U.S. designed with smooth, sturdy surfaces and minimal inclines for wheelchair users and others with mobility disabilities.

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Being stranded is a way of life for us with disabilities. But help is on the way

Living in Arizona as a wheelchair user can be summarized with one word: inaccessible.

Without a pricey and wheelchair-accessible van, my only option is public transportation. The closest bus stop to my house is three-quarters of a mile away and rolling there leaves me exhausted. When the bus is late, or a shuttle isn’t available, I’m stranded in the Arizona heat until I can find a ride.

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Unique Internship Program Opening Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

Finding valuable summer internship experiences in science, engineering and computing career fields can be difficult for students during their first two years of college.

The challenges are even more compounded for students with disabilities. However, they aren’t stopping four Rose-Hulman students from getting paid opportunities this summer with Eli Lilly & Company, Cummins Inc., Eskenazi Health, and BraunAbility through internships provided by the Gregory S. Fehribach Center at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis.

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      Guide for choosing a wheelchair ramp from Amramp, an accessibility company
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