Public UpdatesParks & RecreationDetected Jun 10, 2026

The Governor’s June 13, 2026 “Get Outdoors & Get Together Day” announcement highlights a broader statewide initiative to expand inclusive, accessible outdoor recreation on state lands and parks, including assistive technology demonstrations through the TRAID program. Multiple agencies (DEC, Office of Parks, OPWDD, OMH, DVS, Justice Center) emphasize ongoing investment in accessible trails, sensory exhibits, assistive devices, and technologies that help people with disabilities enjoy outdoor spaces. While no specific RFP or contract is named, the release confirms continued funding and cross‑agency collaboration to add accessible equipment, assistive technologies, and inclusive programing across more than 20 sites statewide.This matters for vendors providing adaptive recreation equipment, trail and facility accessibility design, sensory installations, communication/wayfinding tools, or assistive technology lending solutions, who can position themselves for upcoming site‑level projects, pilots, and grant‑funded procurements tied to these accessibility goals.

TRAID assistive technology centers are federally grant‑funded and are mentioned as providing free loans and demonstrations of assistive tech at some event sites, signaling ongoing procurement and grant usage for devices and related services.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationNew York State inclusive outdoor access and TRAID expansion effort

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