"Welcome" is such a common word, but
one with a very important meaning. It means "received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home."
Making someone feel very welcome to recreational experiences on public
lands is what motivates Partners for Access to the Woods - PAW. How can a recreation opportunity be designed so
all are included or more importantly each individual feels welcome?
PAW continues to work with our many partners to find ways to improve
outdoor recreation experiences on public lands. The Berthoud Pass Research Corridor for Universal Design is a 26-mile long "Corridor" located between Easter Seals Colorado and the National Sports Center
for the Disabled. The Corridor is being developed into an outdoor classroom for testing trail and exhibit designs
that will include persons of all abilities. The Corridor will provide a place where the general public, college students,
government agencies and others can come together to experiment with designs and products so all are included and feel
welcome in various outdoor recreation experiences.
Welcome to our site.
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Mission Statement
To conduct research, with participation
by persons with disabilities and the general public, on universal design for outdoor recreation facilities, programs,
and products and to share that research through educational tools, conferences, publications and the internet.
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Universal Design addresses the needs of
the whole family. It includes the needs of each of us as we are today and as our needs change through time and the events
of illness, accidents and the aging process. Universal design addresses the needs of persons of all ages and abilities.
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| August 5, 2006 work day at the Hoop Creek Bridge |
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| Walking the old wagon road on the east or Clear Creek County side of Berthoud Pass in Colorado |
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