Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Chicago suburb launches wheelchair accessible kayaks
CHICAGO (CBS)-- People who use wheelchairs will now have an easier time getting into a kayak or canoe at Lake Chaminwood Preserve near Channahon.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County opened an accessible launch in mid-September.
It lets users roll down a ramp, pull a kayak or canoe on a gangway to a floating dock, and then transfer from a wheelchair while staying dry.
The launch will be available year-round because kayaking is only prohibited when there's ice on the water.
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