"We want to make sure it's safe and enjoyable for everyone, including people with disabilities." The trails include the Chrysler Canada Greenway, the Cypher Systems Group Greenway and the Rotary 1918 Centennial Hub.
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"Coming out onto a trail, where I don't have to be among crowds of people, I've got the fresh air and it's safe for my mental health," she said.Įasterbrook said ERCA has 80 kilometres of trails on the Greenway that should be barrier free so anyone can access them. Being able to get outside and enjoy themselves on these trails is a great thing." We want to make sure it's safe and enjoyable for everyone, including people with disabilities. - Christine EasterbrookĮasterbrook, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy that affects her entire skeletal system as well as her breathing, has felt isolated during the COVID-19 situation because leaving the house is especially dangerous for her. "Not being able to see their friends, not being able to get out to their doctors' appointments and the regular things that they do on a regular basis that make their lives what they are. Safe and enjoyableĮasterbrook said that during the pandemic, mental and physical health is especially important, including for people with disabilities, who may feel isolated if it's difficult for them to get out. Cypher Systems Group Greenway Celebrates Grand Opening Dozens of walkers, cyclists and trail enthusiasts joined representatives from the Cypher Systems Group and Essex Region Conservation to celebrate the grand opening of the Cypher Systems Group Greenway. "They need to look for things like how wide is the trail - is it wide enough for people who use mobility devices? What is the ground cover like? Are there potholes that someone could get stuck in?" said Easterbrook, adding that steep embankments and access to shaded areas and benches can also be considered. A separate form will also allow people to submit pictures and descriptions of any issues, which can be forwarded to ERCA so it can fix any problematic areas. Through a link on website, a form allows web users to assess the accessibility features of the trail. The committee is seeking feedback from the public on ways to make trails accessible.
Christine Easterbrook, chair of the Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee, says the pandemic has been isolating.