Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, for a presentation on Birdability’s initiatives to enhance access and inclusivity for birders with disabilities and other health challenges.
Birdability.org Executive Director Cat Fribley and Virginia Rose, Birdability founder, will delve into the organization’s mission, providing a detailed exploration of its efforts to make birding more accessible and inclusive, and how we all have a role.
The session will introduce the Birdability Map, provide information about barriers and what helps create access for birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and offer practical insights for creating accessible events and spaces. Attendees will gain actionable tips and tools to help create access and inclusion in their communities.
This program is provided free of charge and open to the public. Register at tinyurl.com/y5hetdhp
Fribley blends her nonprofit expertise, passion for birding, and commitment to disability rights to advance accessible birding. Inspired by her personal experiences with PTSD and limited mobility, she champions adaptive birding and the Birdability Map. Residing in Iowa City with her wife and cats, she advocates mindfulness through nature.
Rose, a wheelchair user since a spinal cord injury at age 14, started birding 17 years ago and discovered empowerment in nature. A retired English teacher, she leads accessible birding outings, fostering joy and community for those with mobility challenges. Together, they redefine inclusivity in the birding world.
