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“People just want to know what features there are before they get places, calming the worry of not being able to get inside the building,” said Kelsey. She continued, “By the end of 2021 I thought, ‘Let’s become a larger organization.’” Since its inception, the organization’s mission has been to break down barriers and create inclusive experiences that allow everyone— regardless of disability—to explore and appreciate the Black Hills. Kelsey shares Accessible Black Hills’ values are at the forefront of the organization. “Our purpose is to elevate awareness, provide
education and empowerment, and innovation through collaboration,” said Kelsey. These beliefs are visible through their recent partnership with Access Earth —a disability and inclusion consulting firm. Since partnering in 2023, Accessible Black Hills has been able to provide detailed consults to businesses looking to be more accessible for people with disabilities in ways beyond base ADA compliance. “Our consults are based on universal design principles, allowing us to provide information that’s extremely valuable, and informing businesses how to make their location truly accessible,” explained Kelsey.
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“We’ve received such positive feedback from people, and especially through social media comments.”
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