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Welcome to our July Member Bulletin. First, we'd like to say Happy Disability Pride Month! Be sure to check out our blog posts on Disability Rights Organizations to Follow and the Blindish Latina. We would also like to give a warm welcome to our newest members, Kween Werk, Lola Digital Media Group, and the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. Be sure to check them out and keep scrolling for exclusive content, including articles written just for you

Happy Trails,

The DO Team 

 

Many outdoor companies aren’t just great because of their awesome gear selection; they’re great because they pay their employees a living wage.

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Have you ever spent hours trying to come up with the perfect idea for an Instagram Reel or have gotten lost in the process of trying to beat the algorithm?

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Congratulations to Syren Nagakyrie on their upcoming book, The Disabled Hiker’s Guide to Western Washington and Oregon: outdoor adventures accessible by car, wheelchair, and on foot, to be released in September 2022. Pre-order your copy now!

Congratulations to The Venture Out Project on being a recipient of the REI Cooperative Action Fund Grant! "The Venture Out Project promotes equity, justice, and belonging through facilitated backpacking and wilderness trips for the queer and trans community in a safe and inclusive environment."

Read more about the grant here.

According to GearJunkie writer Sam Anderson, Vista Outdoor Inc. has acquired Fox Racing, adding to an impressive portfolio including Giro, Bell Helmets, CamelBak, and a host of hunting brands.

“Fox Racing is an ideal fit for our portfolio with a reputation for high-quality helmets, protective gear, and apparel for motocross and mountain biking,” -Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz 

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The great outdoors is meant to be experienced by everyone, but disabled people are often excluded from the conversation and physical outdoor spaces by a lack of accessible trails and information on accessibility online.   

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Catarina Rivera has made it her career to teach companies and speak to the public about how to do just that, making it so that everyone is included in the narrative of inclusion.

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Finding the right job in the Outdoor Industry can be an overwhelming process. Knowing what kind of positions you’re looking for, or even what job boards to use to find them, is daunting.

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2nd Annual Ch8serversary Campout

When: 12 Aug 2022 3:00 PM

Location: 2nd Annual Ch8serversary Campout

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Diversify Outdoors Virtual Member Chat

When: 18 Aug 2022

Location: Virtual

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Outward Bound NC Outdoor Educator Course

When: 2 Sep 2022-21 Oct 2022

Location: Asheville, NC

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