Something for Everyone - Accessible Wisconsin

What does accessibility mean to you? For many people accessibility means freedom—the freedom to enjoy everything, just like everyone else.

For me, accessibility also means independence to enjoy life as independently as possible, freedom from the physical challenges that try to hold me back and hope that there will be a better tomorrow for us all.

Over 16 years ago, I was in a tragic car accident that turned my once independent life into a life surrounded by physical, architectural and attitudinal barriers. My love for the outdoors and the recreational activities I enjoyed prior to such as, kayaking, waterskiing and hiking became something out of reach and nearly impossible at the time. Today, my life is fulfilled with all those activities and more!

On June 22nd - 23rd, Discover Wisconsin aired a very special episode, "Something for Everyone - Accessible Wisconsin". If you missed it, don't worry, it's not too late! As your guest host, someone who truly understands the "importance of accessibility", not only in Wisconsin, but our country as a whole, I'm honored to be a part of presenting this special episode to Muskego Patch readers.

On this special episode of Discover Wisconsin we’re opening the outdoors to everyone and showcasing some great places, events and equipment that are helping people of all abilities get out and enjoy Wisconsin’s great outdoors.

Discover Wisconsin's "Something for Everyone - Accessible Wisconsin" guest hosted by Jenny Addis

Please take a moment to share this with your family and friends. This is an amazing opportunity to help us educate and bring awareness to the general public about disabilities as a whole, share accessible destinations and activities in Wisconsin with families and individuals with disabilities who have no idea these exciting adventures exist.

To learn more about our accessible destinations, learn how you can get involved and watch past and present episodes go to Discover Wisconsin.

* A Special Thank you to Greg Smith, Managing Director, for understanding my vision and working hard to see it through and the Producer, Danielle Flannigan Bernard and the entire DW crew, Jeremiah Junker, Steve Nelson and Jason. I really appreciated your patience, especially since it was my first time hosting. I enjoyed working with you every step of the way. This episode was an opportunity to give HOPE and you delivered it!