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Pascal Brody presents outdoor mobility equipment options and highlights SOAR's role
Summary
Pascal Brody delivered a presentation to the ADA advisory committee on wheelchairs and track chairs designed for outdoor use and said SOAR, a nonprofit, can provide equipment for hikes and activities.
Pascal Brody, a presenter to the ADA Advisory Advocacy Committee for People with Disabilities, delivered a presentation on outdoor mobility equipment at the committee's Jan. 12, 2022 meeting in Greenwich. He focused on wheelchairs and track chairs designed to improve access to outdoor trails and activities for people with disabilities.
According to the presentation, Specialized Outdoor Adaptive Recreation (SOAR) is a nonprofit that can supply or bring adaptive equipment for hikes and similar events, potentially expanding community access to outdoor recreation. The committee did not record any formal action or vote tied to the presentation during the meeting.
The presentation was provided amid routine committee business; members discussed facility and funding items separately under "Old Business." The meeting record shows 19 attendees and indicates the session ran from 9:15 a.m. to 10:03 a.m.
The committee did not specify next steps or a formal request for procurement in the transcript. Committee staff or members wishing to follow up on equipment availability or partnerships with SOAR would need to record any formal direction in a future agenda item or meeting packet.
