Meet Will
Hear Will’s story about why motorized access to public lands matters.
ACCESS HAS A FACE.
A ROAD IS MORE
THAN A ROAD.
IT’S ACCESS.
For Americans with disabilities, motorized roads and trails can be their only way to experience our public lands. The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act (OADA) seeks to protect that access — for people with disabilities today and for generations to come.
MEET THE ADVOCATES
Real people. Real stories. Real access.
Meet Alyssa
Hear Alyssa’s story about why access to public lands matters.
TAKE ACTION
Call Congress:
Support OADA
Your phone call can help protect public land access for Americans with disabilities and future generations.
Find your members of Congress
Enter your home address to identify your U.S. representative and two senators, then call their offices and ask them to support OADA.
☎ SUGGESTED PHONE SCRIPT
A quick call can make a difference.
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, State]. I’m a constituent calling to ask [Senator/Representative Name] to support the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, or OADA.
For many people with disabilities, motorized roads and trails are the only practical way to enjoy our public lands with family and friends. Keeping those routes accessible supports independence, recreation, and quality of life. It also matters to older Americans who may lose the ability to hike long distances.
Please ask [Senator/Representative Name] to support OADA and consider becoming a cosponsor if they have not already done so. Would you please record my support and pass along my request? Thank you.”
KEY POINTS YOU CAN MENTION
- Motorized access makes public lands reachable for many Americans with disabilities.
- Access supports independence and time outdoors with family.
- Age or injury can change anyone’s mobility.
- Ask for support and cosponsorship of OADA.
- Ask the office to record your position.
SHARE YOUR STORY
What Does Access Mean to You?
Every road has a story. Share your experience, a photo, or a short video and help others understand why access matters.
We’ll ask your permission before publishing your story, name, or photo.
STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY
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Stay Informed. Protect Access.
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and UPLA’s efforts to protect motorized access to public lands.
PUBLIC LANDS ARE FOR EVERYONE.
A ROAD IS MORE THAN A ROAD. IT’S ACCESS.
Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act
Protecting access for people with disabilities —
and for generations to come.