Nature is within reach for people with disabilities too

In an article dedicated to access to nature for people with disabilities, RTBF highlights several initiatives, including Access-i-certified sites and adapted trails. Click on the full RTBF article to discover all the initiatives.

Natur’Accessible project: when trails become accessible

The Natur’Accessible project, led by the Fédération des Parcs naturels de Wallonie, develops trails in natural areas to make them accessible to a range of people with specific needs. Adapted paths, rest areas, information panels and educational modules make it possible to enjoy nature in better conditions. Several trails are already accessible, including the Najauge trail, the bat trail in Orval and the Éric le Pic trail.

Click on the article about the 8 Access-i-certified trails of the Natur’Accessible project

Le Fagotin: a certified accommodation where the donkey is your partner

At Le Fagotin in Stoumont, adapted activities enable people with specific needs to discover nature in a different way. Animal care, farm activities, sensory experiences and even wild-food cooking are complemented by donkey-assisted activities.

The relationship with the donkey promotes well-being, confidence and independence, while also providing an original way to explore the natural environment.

Click on the Access-i information sheet for the “Le Fagotin” accommodation

Discover other initiatives

Nature can also be experienced in ways other than through adapted trails. Joëlette hiking, horse-drawn carriage rides and adapted diving allow people with disabilities to explore natural environments with suitable equipment and support. Meanwhile, Natagora’s “Nature for All” project offers sensory tools, such as three-dimensional reproductions of birds, to discover biodiversity in a different way. All these initiatives show that everyone can find their own way of experiencing nature.

Click on the full RTBF article to discover all the initiatives