Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine October 2021 | Page 38

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Omer of Paratrek instructing Team Arnon on how they will traverse the stairs
Team Alan enjoying the views during the FAISR Universal Expedition with disabilities . Hiking is part of nature , and everyone should be able to enjoy it , especially during a pandemic ." The world is full of beauty , and hiking allows you to be a part of incredible nature . Nothing should prevent someone from doing and experiencing that , especially when a trekker can achieve that and more . He went on to say , " When hiking is accessible for everyone , it is a major victory for the world ... We are bringing Israelis and Americans together , to support each other and to make this world a better place with innovative solutions that suit the needs of our communities ."
During our hike in Central Park , Tamar Schapira , an accessibility advocate , joined us and shared , " It was an eye-opening experience for me to take part in the expedition . I feel honored to be part of a community