In Episode 21, Austin French and Sam Andrews are joined by Kayla Lee, Director of the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center.

Kayla shares how adaptive outdoor education is about more than equipment — it’s about building systems that create belonging, independence, and opportunity. The conversation explores how AOEC is expanding access across Maine and what inclusive leadership looks like in practice.

This episode is a reminder that when we design outdoor experiences intentionally, everyone benefits.

✨ What you’ll hear:

• The mission and growth of AOEC

• How adaptive recreation programs are built

• Why access must be proactive, not reactive

• The long-term impact of inclusive outdoor experiences

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