With the right access, everyone can enjoy the outdoors. We might need to do things a little bit differently, but it doesn’t make our time spent outdoors any less valuable.

I explored the land the same way I strive to approach my body: with openness and curiosity rather than determination and attachment.

The hard part is not pushing through. The hard part is slowing down.

In this post, I share some of the things I have learned about accessibility in the outdoors and what I looked for as I was reviewing outdoor spaces. Hint: it’s more than just paved paths!

A list of my must have items, favorite brands, and most helpful features in outdoor gear for adventuring with my illnesses and disabilities.

Our limitations may look different and we may require a little extra planning and recovery time, but if we take the right steps to support our bodies, we can still enjoy being in nature.

A Guide for Chronically Ill and Disabled Folks

The information that Disabled folks need in order to determine if an outdoor space is accessible for them is often unavailable, unreliable, or inaccurate.

When people see me outdoors, I want them to know: disability does not mean inability. Just like some non-disabled people want to explore the outdoors, some disabled people want to explore the outdoors too!

Never underestimate the power of sharing your story or your message. You never know who needs it, or the impact it could have on them.