Harrisburg, Pa –Approximately 40 million people visit Pennsylvania state parks each year.Potentially eight million of those visitors have disabilities.

“It is our responsibility as stewards of these resources to help others discover the joy of the outdoors,” said Emily Borcz, Regional Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

Borcz attended a course by Accessibility Consulting, LLC called “Including Veterans and All Individuals with Disabilities in Pennsylvania Parks and Forests,” sponsored by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. She and other state parks and forest staff considered the training the first step in expanding recreational opportunities on Pennsylvania’s public lands.