Alison Whiting
Accessible Way of Saint James, Catalonia
One of the ways that we can improve access to Canada’s National Parks is to look for examples in other countries to see what tools and...
A Research Project By The KITE Research Institute
MAKING NATIONAL PARKS IN CANADA ACCESSIBLE
The Accessible Parks Canada project is an interdisciplinary research project being conducted by the Engineering Health Lab (part of The KITE Research Institute) and affiliated researchers. Our goal is to revise guidelines for making Canada's national parks more accessible. Our research is supported by funding from Accessibility Standards Canada.
IF YOU ARE A CAREGIVER OR AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR RESEARCH, CLICK HERE!
OUR RESEARCH AREAS
National parks are becoming more accessible every year, but we are far from accomplishing true park accessibility for all. From our experience and consultations, we have identified key areas which require further exploration. We will be conducting research in these areas in the upcoming months. Stay tuned!
MOBILITY ADAPTATIONS
SENSORY ADAPTATIONS
COGNITIVE ADAPTATIONS
EGRESSIBILITY MATRIX
One of the main deliverables of this project is a matrix of accessibility solutions. This table will be populated with solutions and design standards to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities that want to visit national parks and participate in activities there. A snapshot of this preliminary matrix can be seen below.
OUR PARTNERS
