In this recent feature by reporter Access Press Joey Carlson, Anne Strootman, Wilderness Inquiryโs Participant and Volunteer Engagement Manager, shares how Wilderness Inquiry has spent nearly 50 years making the outdoors truly accessible for people with disabilities and their families.
โOne of the things that we really feel is important is that we donโt change the wilderness, we just change how we interact with it.โ
Anne Strootman
Now based in Bloomington, we build accessibility into every trip through our Universal Program Participation Model (UPPM), creative adaptive equipment, and trained staffโso wheelchair users, neurodiverse adults, and others who need extra support can confidently travel with a disability. The article highlights our inclusive canoeing and kayaking programs on the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and Mississippi River, as well as lodge-based and tent-camping options at our fully accessible Apostle Islands Base Camp on Lake Superior.
It also showcases disability-focused and neurodiverse itineraries, our โKayak and Createโ series that blends adaptive sea kayaking with arts instruction, and our August 1 Adaptive Demo Day where community members can see and try accessible gear in person. For anyone searching for inclusive, supported outdoor adventures or wondering how to travel with a disability, this story offers a clear look at how Wilderness Inquiry helps people of all abilities experience the joy and independence of getting outside.
Read the full story about accessible adventures with Wilderness Inquiry.
Learn more about traveling with a disability and talk to us about which trip is right for your group.
