Utah Senator Mike Lee is championing legislation he says will make the outdoors more equitable to everyone. It’s called the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act and it involves building more roads on public lands.
The move comes after the Bureau of Land Management announced road closures near Moab last year, and off-roading enthusiasts sued. Now, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act would make the BLM and the Forest Service update travel management plans — prioritizing accessibility.
But, some disability advocates are telling The Salt Lake Tribune it’s disingenuous. The Show spoke with Syren Nagakyrie, founder and director of the nonprofit Disabled Hikers, more about why.
