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| H E A R T O F T H E F I N G E R L A K E S
We are advocates for universal access
throughout all community assets. Below
are some places throughout Tompkins
County which work well for our family,
and a few reasons why. Patrick uses a
wheelchair and we have two young chil-
dren, so we o en also travel with a stroller.
While the places highlighted below are
some of our favorites to visit and that
work well for our family, there are many
others that may also work well for yours.
ITHACA BEER because there is ample
accessible parking and the restrooms are
accessible. Patrick and I LOVE their root
beer and really enjoy ea ng outside with
Cora in the warmer weather.
www.IthacaBeer.com
U-PICK - SILVER QUEEN FARM blue-
berry picking worked for our family here
because the berry patches were rela vely
close to get to. Here, we were able to get
close enough to pick berries and Patrick
could par cipate in the fun without hav-
ing to wheel too far over bumpy terrain.
www.silverqueenfarmny.com
STEWART PARK and the new inclusive
playground. This has been a lifeline for
our family. Patrick can independently
take Cora to the park now and mingle
and meet other parents. Here, because
of the universal design, he can par ci-
pate in her play instead of being on the
sidelines while she is far away. We also
love taking Cora on walks on the paved
FAMILY- FRIENDLY, WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
EVERYBODY FRIENDLY!
Accessibility means something different for everyone. Because of that, please
feel free to contact our Visitor Experience Team at any of our three visitor
center loca ons (see page 6) or via the live chat on VISITITHACA.COM so we
can work with you to help you plan the most enjoyable visit possible for you
and your family. Wri en by Ashley and Patrick Bohn. Both work at Ithaca College,
and Patrick is a writer and blogger @Paren ngOnWheels
