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John and Judy Blackmer love spending time outdoors. Both native Vermonters, they have walked, hiked, biked, run, paddled, and skied for decades. Now that they’re both in their 90s, it’s harder to do the activities they enjoy – but they don’t let that stop them from getting outside. In this story, Judy and John talk about aging and visit Shelburne Farms, one of their favorite places to walk.

An accessibility assessment was completed in December 2024 by VT Adaptive, as part of the Accessibility Initiative. A series of site visits were conducted to to evaluate the accessibility of five water access locations along the Missisquoi River. The assessments aimed to identify existing barriers, note features supporting individuals with disabilities, and propose actionable recommendations to improve inclusivity. This report outlines the methodology, findings for each site, and suggested improvements for accessible recreation opportunities.

An accessibility assessment was completed in 2024 by The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and Vermont Adaptive, as part of a statewide accessibility initiative, and a series of site visits to assess the current accessibility of seven different water access locations in the Winooski Valley.

An accessibility assessment was completed in 2024 by The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and VT Adaptive, as part of the Accessibility Initiative, and a series of site visits to assess the current accessibility of seven different water access locations in the Winooski Valley.

After a trail assessment, LAST trails were updated to be more accessible to adaptive mountain bike riders.