[WOOF] Disability is Natural: Ableism, Accessibility, and Belonging in the Outdoors

WOOF: Women Outdoors Online Funtimes presents

Disability is Natural:
Ableism, Accessibility, and Belonging in the Outdoors

COMING TO YOU ON ZOOM

Join us for a discussion with Syren Nagakyrie (they/them), founder and director of Disabled Hikers where they will share about their work on accessibility and building community, how to create access-centered outings, and more with us in WO.

Should you be looking for more inspiration to get outdoors, you will find it in the stories of these courageous people who are overcoming all odds, turning insurmountable roadblocks into solvable problems…. Stories full of spirit and human emotion by those who hike or have hiked are found on Disabled Hikers. These are stories that are relatable and translatable for more than hiking. One such post called Building an Equitable Existence to Thrive: I can, I must, I will is one woman’s story of overcoming invisible disabilities to eventually summit Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in US contiguous states. 

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Presenter Bio:

Syren Nagakyrie (they/them) is the founder and director of Disabled Hikers, a nonprofit organization building disability community and justice in the outdoors. Growing up with multiple disabilities, Syren found nature to be a place of belonging, despite encountering numerous barriers to outdoor recreation.

As a long-time disabled activist and community builder, they are committed to building a movement of disabled leadership in the outdoors. Syren is the author of two books published by FalconGuides: The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Northern California: outdoor adventures accessible by car, wheelchair, and foot (2024) and The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon (2022).

They also work with parks, organizations, brands, and government agencies to improve access and belonging for the disability community.