On Texas Talking Book Voices, the podcast of the Talking Book Program at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, we go behind the scenes to explore different facets of the service and meet the people who help make reading accessible to Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Whether you’re a TBP patron, a librarian, or a library fan, we have something here for you!

Episode 12: Texas Parks and Wildlife's Initiatives for Park Accessibility

In this fun adventure filled episode, Dina Abramson of TBP and Jessica Burke from Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) detail TPWD's initiatives for park accessibility, including adaptive fishing gear through the Texas Assistive Technology Program, GRIT and Track chairs, and virtual offerings. The conversation also highlights ongoing projects, the TPWD app's planning tools, adaptive adventure opportunities, and one of the Texas Center for the Book's 2024 Great Read titles, The Which Way Tree by Elizabeth Crook.

Listen to all episodes of Talking Book Voices at www.tsl.texas.gov/podcasts or on our YouTube channel.