beach wheelchair

For many people, reaching the beach is only the beginning. Taking part in a surf lesson, spending time in the water, or sharing a day by the ocean with family and friends is what makes coastal access meaningful. Across Australia and internationally, adaptive recreation groups, surf schools, lifeguards and local communities are creating more opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy the coast. Their work shows that accessibility involves more than a route across the sand. It takes skilled people, practical support and a welcome into the activity itself.

Creating Greater Access To Coastal Participation Wheeleez™ helps launch Poland’s Accessible Beach Program. Every community deserves the opportunity to create outdoor spaces where everyone can experience the simple pleasure of spending time by the water. For many people, a visit to the beach is simply part of life. A walk along the shoreline, the sound of the waves and time spent with family and friends are experiences many of us rarely stop to appreciate. For others, those same experiences can remain just out of reach. Across the world, communities are beginning to look beyond traditional ideas of accessibility and focus instead on creating opportunities for everyone to participate in the places and experiences that bring people together.