💰 All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’

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“We want to create an unforgettable outdoor experience for everyone, not just for people who can walk.”— Jamie McBride, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources South Dakota is also expanding its squadron: On Tuesday, the South Dakota Parks and Wildlife Foundation unveils its second all-terrain chair.“We want to create an unforgettable outdoor experience for everyone, not just for people who can walk,” said Jamie McBride, a state parks and recreation area program consultant with the Parks and Trails division of the Minnesota DNR.Copeland Mercier, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, tested several types of all-terrain chairs before committing to the Action Trackchair, which several other state programs also use.“We have a few screening questions,” McBride said, “but we leave the eligibility up to the user.” Since launching the program in June, McBride said, the chairs are booked three to four days a week, with heavier interest on weekends.McBride said one goal is to erect markers that would provide detailed information about the hike, such the extent of accessibility."

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