On November 7, in Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti municipality in Latvia, in cooperation with the Vidzeme Planning Region, we are organizing a workshop - improving the accessibility of "Mežtaka" and "Jūrtaka". These hiking trails should be accessible and safe not only for every active, nature-loving person, but also for people with functional disabilities, families with small children, and senior citizens. The seminar brought together representatives of state and local government institutions, tourism specialists, guides, representatives of non-governmental organizations and other interested parties.
The aim of the workshop was to introduce the project #AccessibleHikingTrails and the solutions planned in it to promote accessibility in Mežtaka and Jurtaka, as well as to deepen the participants' knowledge of universal design, as well as to provide an insight into the practical experience gained in Europe for improving accessibility in nature trails and places of interest. Foreign experts from Norway, Italy, Great Britain and Estonia told about the European experience.
After the seminar on Novemver 7, the participants went for an evening hike along the sea in Saulkrasti.
The next day, November 8, we went on a hike from Lilaste to Carnikava.
>>> Program
>>> Photo galery
>>> Video recordings
#1 https://youtu.be/VEsPfE-M_Tg
#2 https://youtu.be/kkKv__2BYto
#3 https://youtu.be/ldAkENHusFg
The Accessible Hiking Trails project plans | Asnate Ziemele Baltic Country Holidays |
Network for universal design and age-friendly communities >>> more pictures |
Christian Hellevang The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) |
Experience from Italy: "Via Romea Sanese Accessible"", when a cultural route meets social inclusion |
Angelo M. Latorre Federazione Italiana Escursionismo |
Needs and expectations | Meelis Joost Estonian Chamber of People with Disabilities |
Greetings from the European Ramblers Association for the E9 and E3 Years | Steen Kobberø-Hansen European Ramblers Association |
Making paths more accessible for all | Jack Cornish Ramblers GB |