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Making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible for all

Making the outdoors more inclusive and accessible for all

10 June 2025

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Discover the work of First Step Outdoors, an outdoor education provider showing what’s possible when programmes are designed with inclusion at the heart. This video features their Spelling to Communicate camp, a safe and supportive experience where nonspeaking tamariki and rangatahi can express themselves, connect with others and enjoy being active outdoors.

Thank you to First Step Outdoors and the Spelling to Communicate campers and their whānau for sharing their experience and being part of this video. Learn more about the Spelling to Communicate method.

Keen to make outdoor experiences more inclusive and accessible? Explore our practical guide for outdoor providers and educators.

If you require an accessible version of any content on the site please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

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