Photography by Denise Vasquez
🥾 For some people, this may seem like an easy hike, but for someone with a disability, whether using walking sticks, a wheelchair, rolling Walker or crutches, this hike is quite a challenge, especially when I’m carrying or pulling cameras & equipment!
📸 I photographed this colorful moment from the bottom of the trail using my telephoto lens.
✍🏼 One of my many goals this year is to return to locations like this and continue exploring accessibility outdoors for my ongoing project The Disabled Photographer Project & How Accessible Is Accessible series.
♿️ I’ve noticed over the years that when some people post about Accessibility, they generalize, copy what other disabled people write, lump disabilities into the “everybody” category or say what they think people want to hear, based on what they are promoting.
💖 I’ve been trying to change the narrative with leading by example. My project is based on my personal experiences, lots of research, travel & time documenting & sharing my discoveries.
I trust that my research, area exploration, and personal experience sharing have been beneficial! I initiated this project in 2017. Through my journey, I have come to realize the importance of revisiting locations multiple times to provide updated information. This not only benefits me but also aids individuals with disabilities, the elderly, or those with limited mobility. Moreover, it helps raise awareness among trail users and park staff.
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