Recap: “Accessibility in NYC Parks”

Accessibility NYC hosted a Meetup on May 2nd, 2017 at thoughtbot, titled “Accessibility in NYC Parks”. Christopher Noel, ADA Accessibility Coordinator for New York Parks and Recreation, gave a presentation on how the city helps ensure environments are accessible to older people, people without disabilities, and people with disabilities.

Here are four examples we found especially interesting about how New York City provides accessible parks and recreation:

• Benches with arms and backrests
• Baseball fields
• Dog runs
• Accessible workout equipment