At SAAWR, we strive for full accessibility in nature.
What We Do
Through education, outreach, inclusion, and advocacy, we work to ensure the outdoors are welcoming, inclusive, safe, and accessible for everyone, regardless of ability.
Who We Serve
While SAAWR is open to everyone, our focus is on people with mobility challenges, blindness or low vision, chronic illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, communication challenges, sensory impairment, mental illness, and those who are neurodivergent, deaf or hard of hearing, or have other health concerns.
What We HOPE to Offer
CENTER-BASED: SAAWR will have accessible trails, water features, accessible seating areas, and fully accessible restrooms.
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT: Equipment such as scope mounts for wheelchairs, monoculars for field of vision challenges, and outdoor all-terrain wheelchairs will all be available to rent for free while visiting SAAWR.
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS: At SAAWR, we will also have sensory observation programs for individuals with sensory impairments, ASL interpreters at all special events, as well as closed captioning and audio description for all virtual events.
Dream Events
Birding by Sound: Come learn how to bird by sound. The primary focus of this event will be for people who are blind or have low vision.
Native Planting with Mobility Challenges: Come learn how to work with plants that are native to southern Arizona. The primary focus of this event will be for people with mobility challenges.
Nature Photography: If you have accessibility challenges and would like to hone your nature photography skills, this is the place for you!