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All-Terrain Wheelchairs And Adaptive Equipment Open The Outdoors For Wisconsinites With Disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities around the state. In our parks and forests, on land and in water, the DNR's Open the Outdoors program helps ensure that everyone can make memories and learn new skills in Wisconsin's outdoors.
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Council Charter
Council name The State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, Disability Advisory Council. Council purpose To advise the Department of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all department programs and services by…
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Council Membership
The council consists of nine people appointed by the Department of Natural Resources secretary for up to three year terms. Each term will be concurrent with the calendar year and will be appointed in a manner so that three terms expire at…
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Power-driven mobility devices
New U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rules [exit DNR] on the use of power-driven mobility devices (PDMD) went into effect on March 15, 2011. The rules require public entities to make reasonable modifications to…
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DNR Disability Advisory Council
PurposeThe purpose of the Disability Advisory Council (DAC) is to:
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Adaptive Equipment
Many state properties host adaptive equipment for outdoor recreation. The DNR adaptive equipment fleet includes adaptive kayaks, outdoor wheelchairs, beach wheelchairs, beach access mats, cross-country sit skis and more, with new equipment being…
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Title II - Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability by private employers, state and local governments, mass transit agencies and public accommodations. The ADA applies to qualified individuals with disabilities. To have…
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External links
Several prominent groups in Wisconsin provide enhanced outdoor experiences to people with disabilities. From adaptive equipment to events throughout the year, these organizations offer a variety of opportunities for people with disabilities to get…