A new off-road wheelchair known as “The Rig” is making the outdoors more accessible to students.
Designed to handle grass, sand and well-maintained trails, The Rig allows all users to participate in Outdoor Pursuits Program (OPP) excursions on terrain that would normally pose a challenge for some students with disabilities. It was made available to rent in November 2025.
UP’s Disabled Student Union (DSU) and Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) held various fundraisers last year to make the purchase possible…