What’s Up? – Accessibility Training Site

Unlock Your Park’s Full Potential: Make It More Accessible Today!

Have you ever wondered how you can transform your park into a haven of accessibility for everyone? Despite dedicated efforts to enhance equitable access, many barriers prevent people from thoroughly enjoying our parks. These barriers can be physical, cultural, social, economic, emotional, or cognitive, and they can affect visitors differently based on their abilities.

To address these challenges, the Interpretation and Education Division has launched an innovative Accessibility Training Website. This empowering resource offers free training modules, webinars, articles, and complete texts designed to equip park professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to break down barriers and confidently empower visitors of all abilities to access parks easily.

When you land on the homepage, you’ll be greeted with a wealth of information to kickstart your journey toward creating inclusive and accessible parks. The website is thoughtfully designed to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring a smooth navigation experience. Start with a recorded presentation that outlines the division’s efforts. Then, delve into pages tailored for specific audiences who may face higher levels of inequity. Explore the training pages packed with resources to help you initiate meaningful changes.

Every training module on this website is accessible through FOCUS, allowing staff and volunteers to earn credit for their hard work. But that’s not all. Exciting new tools and workgroups are in the pipeline, ensuring continuous support for your efforts to make our parks more inclusive. This resource is not just a one-time solution, it’s a commitment to a more accessible future for our parks.

So, what are you waiting for? If you’re passionate about making a difference in our community and ensuring that all visitors enjoy a physically and emotionally safe environment in California State Parks, this resource is the perfect starting point. You’re part of a supportive community in this journey. For any questions, concerns, or feedback, feel free to reach out to Scott Shepherd. Let’s create a more inclusive future together!

Get started today and be a part of the change!