Making Connecticut Parks, Forests and Trails Accessible to Everyone

NPR "Where We Live"
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is working to make parks accessible to everyone. Last year, they launched all-terrain wheelchairs at five Connecticut State Parks and Forests.

Hear about this effort and others making the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities.

GUESTS:

• Kevin Harkins: Vice President of the South East CT Community Center of the Blind
• Lisa Friedman: reporter covering climate policy and politics for the New York Times
• Mason Trumble: Deputy Commissioner at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment Protection (CT DEEP)
• Akiebia Hicks: Project Manager for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection