The average annual cost of adaptive outdoor gear for a person with a disability is $13,492 which is significantly higher than the cost of non-adaptive gear for a person without a disability: $2,836. Outdoor gear is less accessible for people with disabilities due to the financial burden caused by the higher cost of adaptive equipement, access to additional finances for adaptive equipment for reasons such as having to rely on disability income, the high cost of medical care, and more. We believe that adaptive gear should be accessible to people with disabilities just as outdoor gear is accessible to people without disabilities and that people with disabilities have the right to choose when and where they recreate. Equitable access to outdoor gear including adaptive bikes, off-road wheelchairs, quality shoes, trekking poles, etc. will help more people with disabilities safely access trails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can apply?
    • This year we are accepting applications from any Utah residents. As we grow we would like to expand to accept applications from anyone nationwide!
  • When is the last day to submit an application?
    • The deadline is July 19th, 2024
  • What equipment does the grant cover?
    • The grant covers adapative equipment and any gear that helps people with disabilities get on trails. This includes, but is not limited to, adaptive bikes, offroad wheelchairs, mobility scooters, hiking poles, hiking shoes/boots, backpacks, etc.