Briefing Book

Outdoors as an Accessibility Solution Briefing Book

February 2, 2026

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Grant Gliniecki
Outdoor Policy Coordinator

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Overview

The Outdoors As An Accessibility Solution Briefing Book examines barriers that people with disabilities experience in trying to get outside and policy options to mitigate challenges through the following generalized categories: 1. Going Outside: What to Expect in Outdoor Spaces, 2. Getting Outdoors: Accessible Transportation Options, 3. Physical Infrastructure: Indoor Facilities, 4. Physical Infrastructure: Outdoor Facilities, 5. Getting Outside Now: First Steps, 6. Creating Safe Experience in the Outdoors.

This briefing book was written by Meryl Luoma-Mannisto, who served as NCEL’s 2025 Capstone Fellow in conjunction with Colorado State University.

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Resources

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How States Are Using Outdoor Access to Boost Public Health

NCEL's blog on how state legislatures are leveraging outdoor policy to promote health and equity.

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Outdoor Engagement

NCEL's issue page on outdoor engagement policy with key facts and an up-to-date bill map of state outdoor engagement legislation.

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