Disability and Access in the Outdoors with Author Syren Nagakyrie - Virtual Event
Organized by Disabled Hikers
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Vitual
About
What does accessibility actually mean? What outdoor recreation opportunities are available for people with disabilities? How do we shift decades of misperception about disability and the outdoors? Get answers to these questions and more during this presentation and Q&A session.
Syren Nagakyrie is the founder of Disabled Hikers. Syren grew up with multiple disabilities and encounters numerous barriers to outdoor recreation but has found a sense of connection and belonging in nature even though society has told them otherwise. As a long-time disabled activist and community builder, Syren is committed to an outdoors culture transformed by representation, accessibility, and justice for Disabled and marginalized outdoors people. They work with parks, organizations, brands, and government agencies to improve access and belonging of the disability community.
Watch the Recording
This event will be recorded for later viewing on the Sno-Isle Libraries YouTube channel and will be available for 1 year. Registration is required to receive a reminder email with the Zoom link 24 hours before the event begins. If you register less than 24 hours before the event, your confirmation email will have the Zoom link.
Interpreter Request
To request a sign language interpreter, complete this online form or contact your local library at least two weeks prior to the library event. Interpreters will be provided based on availability.
Registration:
https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/65ea1bb3ac57e92800e08c20
Description
Join our founder, Syren Nagakyrie, at a virtual event hosted by Sno-Isle Libraries. They will discuss their book, The Disabled Hiker's Guide to Western Washington and Oregon, and their work to create a more accessible and inclusive outdoors.