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MarshAccess Presents:
"Making Environmental Programs and Field Experiences Accessible"

A workshop for informal science educators at Environmental Centers, Nature Centers, Science Museums, etc. located in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

 

Workshop
June 10, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Making Environmental Programs and Field Experiences Accessible Making Environmental Programs and Field Experiences Accessible Making Environmental Programs and Field Experiences Accessible

Meadowlands Environment Center LogoWorkshop activities will focus on serving adults with disabilities, including:

  • The impact of accessibility issues on informal science education
  • Assistive technologies in use at the MEC
  • Guided field experience
  • Strategies and best practices implemented in MarshAccess
  • Question and answer period


This workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation.

For more information check our website: www.njmeadowlands.gov/ec or email Deborah Rios at deborah.rios@njmeadowlands.gov or call 201-460-2813.
A NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION FACILITY OPERATED BY RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY


National Science Foundation LogoMarshAccess is funded by National Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement Number HRD ISE 0638793 to develop, test and implement a model for accessibility and assistive technology that adapts environmental education programs for people with disabilities at the NJ Meadowlands Environment Center.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed at the workshop are those of the MarshAccess project team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

New Jersey Meadowlands Commission

Governor
Jon S. Corzine

Chairman
Joseph V. Doria, Jr.

Commissioners
James A. Anzevino
Michael J. Gonnelli
Mia M. Macri
Eleanore S. Nissley
Arleen F. Walther

Executive Director
Robert R. Ceberio

Director
Dr. Angela Cristini

Ramapo College of New Jersey Board of Trustees
Chair - Rev. Vernon C. Walton
Vice Chair - A. J. Sabath
Secretary - Timothy W. Schroeder

Trustees
Gail P. Brady
W. Peter McBride
Sharon K. McGahee, Esq.
Esther Suarez, Esq.
Edward Zarnock
Thomas Zelante, Esq.

President
Dr. Peter Philip Mercer

Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors
Chair - Robert Tillsley
Vice Chair - Frances K. Hackett
Secretary - Debra Perry
Treasurer - Patricia McMillan

Executive Committee
Elaine Adler
Linda Dator
Marc Goldstein
Marc W. Grannon
Robert Hiden
Bernard J. Milano
Paul Miller

New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Logo

Environment Center Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please contact the Meadowlands Environment Center offices at least one week prior to visiting to request disability related accommodations for equal access.

Trails Open Daily Weather Permitting

 

 

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