Push to Open
Access: Everyone Belongs Outside
Connecting with nature is important for Albertans' quality
of life. We are committed to supporting the participation
of all people in park experiences and programs, regardless
of ability.
We are working to remove barriers in new and existing facilities, as well as in programs and daily operations. Please let us know about problems you encounter, as well as any exceptional places you think provide truly inclusive experiences.
2010 Volunteer Form (1 page | 621 kb)
Report a Barrier or Idea: Push To Open
Inclusion: Nature has no building codesIn order to ensure access without impacting wilderness itself, we are also developing and supporting programs that modify the user, not the environment. This includes the use of adaptive equipment such as TrailRiders, sit-skis, and outrigger kayaks. It also requires tremendous teamwork and enthusiasm.
In 2008, Alberta Parks and the Friends of Kananaskis Country partnered with the Community Recreation Initiatives Society (C.R.I.S.) to host the Alberta Access Challenge. Over 4 days, 65 volunteers gave over 2000 volunteer hours to provide outdoor experiences for everyone.
By working together, we can provide meaningful opportunities for everyone to connect to nature.
You Can PushThere are many ways to get involved with inclusion programs in Alberta's provincial parks:
participate: if you (or someone you know) has a disability, we invite you to experience parks with us.
volunteer: if you want to help create experiences, your effort will be appreciated regardless of your abiliities.
partner with us: if your organization wants to help 'push to open' the wilderness, we can do it together.
Downloads
2010 Access Challenge Poster(1 page | 1.73 mb)
2010 Volunteer Form (1 page | 621 kb)
Push to Open 2008 Booklet(46 pages | 4.5 mb)
Special Thanks To
Community Recreation Initiatives Society (CRIS)
The Friends of Kananaskis Country
And the many Volunteers, Participants, and Partners of the 2008 Alberta Access Challenge
Push to Open Video
"Push to Open" music by Tariq, lyrics by Kananaskis Country Outreach
Soundtrack by Dylan Haveron, Seventh Street Sound
Filmed by Will Schmidt, Skylight Productions and Kananaskis Country Outreach
Editing by Martina Dymond, Emerge Media and Kananaskis Country Outreach
More Information
kananaskis.outreach@gov.ab.ca
