Episode 41 - Syren Nagakyrie - Disabled Hikers
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Syren Nagakyrie (they/them) is the founder of Disabled Hikers. Syren grew up with multiple disabilities and encounters numerous barriers to outdoor recreation, but has always found nature to be a place of belonging. As a long-time disabled activist and community builder, Syren is committed to an outdoors culture transformed by representation, accessibility, and justice for the disabled and all other marginalized outdoors people. They are the author of The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon: outdoor adventures accessible by car, wheelchair, and foot, published by FalconGuides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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