Organizations that offer outdoor adventure activities can integrate programs to include individuals with disabilities. The paper describes how one organization includes diverse groups of people with and without disabilities in its outdoor activities, focusing on each member's strengths and encouraging cooperation. (SM)

Discusses participant rights and the responsibilities of outdoor recreation programs in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Describes situations in outdoor programing and the manner in which they should be managed to meet ADA standards of accessibility. Distinguishes levels of responsibility between public and private…

The Americans with Disabilities Act demands a proactive approach in developing effective and integrated adventure education programs for the disabled. Programs cannot exclude qualified disabled individuals; modified participation is a choice, not a requirement; and staff must work toward removing physical barriers and providing reasonable…