On December 17, 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright pioneered the first ever successful airplane flight. “What they achieved changed our world forever” (NPS). The Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina commemorates this historical feat, and everyone deserves access to it. The… Read More »Eppley Helps Accessibility Take Flight at the Wright Brothers National Memorial
Eppley project managers Kate Wiltz and Colleen Durkin-Blackburn recently returned from Anchorage where last minute challenges at an accessibility training provided win-win opportunities for Eppley and our public and private nonprofit partners. To start, the National Park Service couldn’t find enough NPS employees in Alaska… Read More »Eppley Shares Lessons from Unexpected Collaborations During Accessibility Training in Alaska
The past year has been a period of growth for the Eppley Institute’s research program through new funding and sponsors. Ranging from survey research to program evaluation, the research focus for Eppley is emerging as an area of strength. In September of 2021, Eppley… Read More »Eppley Completes Projects for Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, Cuyahoga Valley and American Battle Monuments Commission
We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest staff members who bring tremendous experience, expertise, and a fresh perspective to our work with parks and public land agencies. Colleen Durkin-Blackburn, Senior Program Manager As the new Senior Program Manager for Accessibility & Park Planning,… Read More »Eppley Welcomes New Staff Members
The Eppley Institute, in collaboration with the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) of Illinois, adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the ability to continue providing the critical face-to-face Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) training across the nation. The PMT program is different than other… Read More »Eppley Institute Partnership with PDRMA to Continue Successful PMT Training Program