Webinars/Networking Archives - Nature: Accessible for All

CorpsTHAT, is a nonprofit that connects the Deaf Community with the outdoors through education, recreation, and careers.

They are inviting other nature-based organizations to learn ASL to create more inclusive and accessible outdoor spaces. Their virtual ASL for the Outdoors courses are a great way for staff, volunteers, and community members to build communication skills and connect with the Deaf Community.

About the courses
• 5 weeks long, offered as public or private classes
• Taught by Deaf instructors
• Virtual, taught live on Zoom for one hour, twice a week
• Additional resources and assignments posted on Google Classroom
• Every CorpsTHAT ASL student can join our virtual bi-weekly ASL meet-ups to practice signing with students from other courses

Next round of public courses starts October 19 and 20:
• ASL Level 1 (brand-new beginners): Class F, Mon/Wed, 8-9pm ET
• ASL Level 2 (some ASL knowledge): Class E, Tue/Thu, 7-8pm ET
• ASL Level 5 (advanced/conversational): Class B, Mon/Wed, 6-7pm ET

Want a private course just for your group?
Set up a Group Course: a private course for up to 8 individuals. Any level works, and we can schedule it at any time between 9am and 6pm ET on the days that fit your team best: Mon/Wed, Tue/Thu, Wed/Fri, or Saturdays.

Join the United Spinal Association for this discussion group on aging with a disability. Meetings are held virtually every 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8pm ET.

Registration – Rolling Through Life: Aging with a Disability

Join leaders across government, conservation, clean energy, environmental justice, research, philanthropy, business, culture, and community for an evening built around one thing: useful conversation with people you should know.

The evening will include a welcome from Duke Farms Executive Director, Margaret Waldock, remarks from NJDEP Commissioner, Ed Potosnak, and special guest Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America.

Come curious and you’ll have the opportunity to meet over 100 leaders in New Jersey. Leave with new connections, new ideas, and a better sense of where New Jersey can lead.

Cocktails and light fare will be served.

Event Details:

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ

RSVP – NJ Climate Leaders Gathering

American Trails has numerous resources from webinars, trainings, databases and best pratice douments for land managers, nonprofits, and volunteer orgs looking to improve inclusion and accessibility to our outdoor spaces for people with disabilities. Below is a few resources for those seeking to develop improved accessibility for disabilities.

Tools and Technology for Accessible Trails

Trail-Guidelines-in-PDF-2020.pdf

View more resources – Trail Accessibility Hub – American Trails

The Watershed Institute releases regular podcasts to help further their mission and connect with the community.

Their work focuses to protect and restore watershed and the natural environment in central New Jersey through conservation, advocacy, science, and education.

In this episode of Watershed Matters, our host Lucia Middleton sits down with Pri Oliveira, Outreach and Inclusion Manager at The Watershed Institute, and our guest Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate at Pinelands Alliance, to explore what inclusive access to nature looks like in practice.

You’ll learn:

♿ Why accessibility means something different to everyone
? How trail design, signage, parking, and adaptive equipment can make outdoor spaces more inclusive
?️ How accessible trail maps help visitors understand what to expect before arriving
?️ Why language access and culturally inclusive outreach matter
? How environmental organizations can bring nature and environmental education directly into communities
? How outdoor spaces can support physical, mental, and emotional well-being
? How projects like the Pemberton Lake Trail and The Watershed Institute’s Hickory Loop Boardwalk are expanding access to nature
? Why listening to people with lived experience is essential when creating inclusive outdoor spaces

You can view the podcast through these apps:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/oLIcdDR1ty4

Spotify: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland

Apple Podcast: Accessibility in Nature with Sean Kane-Holland – Watershed Matters – Apple Podcasts

Join the United Spinal Active Project Live, a vibrant and inclusive discussion group focused on adaptive sports and recreational activities. Hosted by the Kelly Brush Foundation in collaboration with United Spinal Association, this group provides a platform for adaptive sports enthusiasts to engage in lively discussions about various recreational activities. Held virtually every other Tuesday at 5:30pm EST. Get ready to engage, share experiences, and discover new possibilities in adaptive sports and recreation.

Those interested in participating in can use this link to register – Active Project Live- Recreation Discussion – United Spinal Association