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Access Trax started the discussion Different Tools for Accessing the Beach in the forum Accessible Beaches 3 years ago
Different Tools for Accessing the Beach
What are your favorite tools/recommendations for visiting any beach?
I have seen people using:
-Beach wheelchairs (there are motorized and many manual versions)
-FreeWheel attachment in the front of a manual wheelchair
-Access Trax (portable, folding access mats that create a stable path for any mobility device)
-Freedom Trax (tracked wheels like…
accessiblejavea, Eleonora and 2 othersChris G Veitch replied to the discussion Accessible beach near(ish) Tokyo in the forum Accessible Beaches 3 years ago
Reply to Accessible beach near(ish) Tokyo
It’s this time of year that we think more about beaches as many rush to sea for holidays and breaks, but it is really important that as far as possible they can be enjoyed by everyone all year round. There is a growing awareness to make beaches more inclusive through improved accessibility, but this can be to varying degrees. Some examples…
accessiblejavea and Josh GrisdaleEnjoying the beach also means safety for everyone, which is why this is important.
latimes.com
New emergency system aims to help make beaches accessible to deaf visitors
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors unveiled the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System, or BEELS, on Friday.
Josh Grisdale started the discussion Accessible beach near(ish) Tokyo in the forum Accessible Beaches 3 years ago
Accessible beach near(ish) Tokyo
Kamakura is about an hour from Tokyo and is one of the main centers for surfers in the Tokyo area.
Yuigahama Beach opens up restaurants and bars on the beach in July and August every year and have started to make the facilities accessible as well.
There is a long pathway made from mats and planks that goes most of the beach, and up to the water…
accessiblejavea, Eleonora and 2 otherstabifolk created the group
Accessible Beaches 3 years ago
