WeCAN Accessible Rural Communities Solutions Roundtable Speakers 18 Nov 2025

Описание: The Accessible Rural Communities Solutions Roundtable (Nov. 18, 2025) was the fourth Solutions Roundtable hosted by the WeCAN Peer Learning Network, this time in conjunction with the Western Rural Development Center.

Creating rural communities where everyone can thrive means ensuring access for people of all ages and abilities. From housing and transportation to outdoor recreation and community decision-making, accessibility is essential for building welcoming, resilient places. The Accessible Rural Communities Solutions Roundtable explored how rural communities across the West are advancing accessibility—addressing the needs of people with physical disabilities, older adults, neurodiverse residents, and others who benefit from access assistance.

Like the housing, workforce and mental health solutions roundtables that came before it, the Rural Mental Health Solutions Roundtable was aptly named, with a focus on what's working in small towns and rural communities. We heard from a keynote speaker, heard firsthand stories from communities across the western United States, and discussed solutions and approaches with fellow participants. We walked away with inspiration, new connections and ready-to-implement ideas.

Accessible Rural Communities Solutions Roundtable recording outline with timestamps
Keynote and Solutions Speaker Start Times

Erik Kingston accessibility overview and introduction of keynote speaker (begins: 13:10)

Keynote: Jeremy Maxand (begins: 21:07)

Solution Stories
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Cutting Fences Foundation | Montana | Kendra Lewis (begins: 45:54)

artAbility | Moscow, Idaho | Erik Luvaas & Olivia Lebens (begins: 53:56)

Schooner Creek Discovery Park | Lincoln City, Oregon | Jeanne Sprague (begins: 1:03:57)

ASSIST Community Design Center | Utah | Jason Wheeler (begins: 1:13:22)

Jemez Pueblo Accessible Trail & Pedestrian Access Projects | New Mexico | Kymon Greyhorse (begins: 1:20:45)
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Idaho Access Project | Carol Baron, Dana Gover, Erik Kingston (begins: 1:30:03)