Category: Webinars/Networking
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
United Spinal offers numerous community engagement opportunities, this group is a safe and supportive space for individuals who are navigating life after a new spinal cord injury—within the first three years of their journey. Here, you can connect with others who truly understand the early stages of adjustment, share your experiences, ask questions, and find encouragement.
Conversations cover the emotional, physical, and day-to-day challenges that come with a new injury, helping you build confidence, learn from others, and feel part of a caring community.
This group meets every 3rd Monday of the month, 6pm ET.
Those interested can use this link to register – Newly Injured Spinal Cord Injury Support Group – United Spinal Association