Lefferts Pond area becomes more accessible

CHITTENDEN, Vt. (WCAX) – A lake in Chittenden has received an upgrade so more people with disabilities can enjoy the outdoors.

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to make Lefferts Pond area more accessible for people with disabilities.

The new additions include a new pier with lower rails to allow fishing in wheelchairs, a viewfinder meant for colorblind people and a new ramp making it easier to access the Chittenden reservoir for all.

Jeff Alexander with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports says he hopes this encourages more people to get outside throughout Vermont.

“The demand to recreate and get outside and the mental and physical health wellbeing of being outside in the state of Vermont is there and we’re providing those opportunities. It’s basically leveling the playing field for everyone so that everybody can explore Vermont together,” Jeff Alexander of Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports said.

Alexander hopes similar projects will be completed by the forest service at other bodies of water, giving Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports more options for outings.

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