Thursday, September 1, 2011

In move toward accessibility, Washington state trail described for deaf-blind hikers

From the Kitsap Sun in Wash.:SILVERDALE, Wash. — With their toes at the edge of a bridge straddling Clear Creek, Connie and Steve Garrett peered over the rust-colored railing at the salmon stream flowing below.The couple smiled as they crossed the bridge dotted with sunlight peeking through the trees. The barely 70-degree temperature and cool morning were a welcome change for the husband and wife