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One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer.
<p>The researchers used a nationwide survey of U.S. wildlife viewers to compare the challenges and needs for birders with and without disabilities. Along with co-authors Freya McGregor, research associate in the <a href="https://fishwild.vt.edu/">Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation</a>, and Morgan Karns ’23, they analyzed open-ended responses using models of disabilities, or different frames of reference, to better understand how to talk about and think about disability so it resonates with disabled people.</p>
Birding is the act of observing and identifying birds in the wild as a form of recreation and citizen science.
Birders across the world band together to record the number of birds in their communities from Dec 14 to Jan 5.
Wissahickon Trails is taking a closer look at its pathways and preserves in an effort to increase accessibility for trail users.