‘It Gives Me a Lot More Freedom’: Stroke Survivors on All-Terrain Wheelchairs at State Parks

‘It gives me a lot more freedom’: Stroke survivors on all-terrain wheelchairs at state parks

POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Parks are becoming more accessible after launching a pilot program of all-terrain wheelchairs (ATW). The wheelchairs are making it possible for those with mobility impairments to hit the trails.  8News had the chance to talk to two stroke survivors about the ATWs. The two women both love the outdoors, but their strokes have kept them from being able to enjoy it the way they once did.  But now, they s…

Cleveland Metroparks breaks down accessibility barriers with all-terrain wheelchairs

By Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media This story was originally published by Ideastream. Cleveland Metroparks is expanding access to its trail network for visitors with disabilities. It’s acquired two new wheelchairs – one a motorized Action Trackchair, the other, a manual GRIT Freedom Chair, for use on and off the beaten paths. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.