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What makes a good accessible beach?

■ Well maintained mobility parking close to beach access.

■ Disability changing facilities with a shower (in addition, a Changing Place fully accessible toilet with a height-adjustable change table and ceiling track hoist for caregivers).

■ A well-maintained access mat to get wheelchairs and walkers across softer sand.

■ A variety of beach wheelchairs to cater to a cross-section of needs.

■ Shelter from the sun, be it trees, umbrellas or a pop-up tent.

■ A concrete boat ramp, or similar.

■ Hassle-free booking system to access adaptive equipment.

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