Access to Recreation Initiative

W.K. Kellogg Foundation will provide $15 million in support of public recreation projects that provide universal accessibility - Press Release

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2007 Accessible by Design Awards

The Accessible by Design Awards program is designed to stimulate the development of creative universally designed recreation experiences that invite, welcome and support the inclusion of all people of all abilities. The winning designs will demonstrate how going above and beyond the minimum requirements of the ADA can create greater access and usability for all people of all abilities in the community. The winning designs will be awarded cash prizes to build these wonderful projects that will demonstrate the best of universal recreation experience design!

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2007 Recreation Access Matching Grants

The Recreation Access Matching Grant program will provide up to 50% matching funds (up to $10,000 maximum), for the purchase of universally accessible recreation equipment and materials (such as, but not limited to… all terrain hiking wheelchairs, pool lifts, accessible unitary playground surface, transfer systems, beach access mats, trail surface enhancements, accessible picnic tables, etc.) which enhance recreation participation by people with disabilities. Items to be purchased must directly and specifically enhance access to the recreation experience.

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