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Coastkeeper announced recipients for grant funding through the state’s Coastal Conservancy that hopes to expand accessibility ...
From Florida to New Jersey, they investigated and came away with the conclusion that beach accessibility was “hit or miss.” St. Petersburg, Florida, had no beach wheelchairs, but Clearwater ...
Sixteen wheelchairs are provided by the Pilot Club of North Myrtle Beach, and in the summer months, all 16 chairs generally are in service. The best days to call to reserve a chair are Sundays or ...
It’s so awesome, the first time I see a kid using it, that couldn’t have used (it) before, it’s going to be a great day.”the town’s director of Beach, Recreation and Senior Services ...
LAGUNA BEACH – A second beach wheelchair is now available at Main Beach. Pat DeMar, founder of the California Beach Wheelchair Program, donated the chair to the city in memory of Joseph Demartines.
These beach wheelchairs have always been in place, but now with the new access decking, it’s game-changing for beach access. “Just because it’s not the same, doesn’t mean it’s not just ...
Wheelchair-bound individuals can enjoy a day at the beach and navigate the sand to reach the water’s edge more easily with an all-terrain wheelchair. The county Parks Division recently added ...
Reserve a wheelchair in advance: No matter where you book, due to demand, some wheelchairs can only be reserved for a certain period, so plan accordingly. Check beach access points: Not all ...
A WHEELCHAIR user felt excluded and frustrated after a lack of disabled access left her unable to join friends on the beach. Sophie Buck, from Hove, moved to the city to live by the sea, but after ...
Life Rolls On was awarded $30,000 to purchase 10 beach wheelchairs and 900 feet of access mats for its year ... safe and accessible no matter what your background or accessibility,” said ...