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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