Miami-Beach-Invests-in-Additional-Beach-Wheelchairs
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2019
Miami Beach Invests in Additional Beach Wheelchairs
for Individuals with Disabilities
—Ensuring All Can Enjoy Its Beautiful Beaches—
Miami Beach, FL – Providing a better quality of life for individuals with disabilities, the
City of Miami Beach has invested in new ADA beach wheelchairs to create easier
access for special populations.
“Anyone, regardless of ability, who wishes to enjoy the sun and play in the water should
be able to do so with ease,” shared Mayor Dan Gelber. “Our beach wheelchairs are just
another aspect of our commitment to ensure equal opportunities and services for our
residents and visitors.”
Both motorized and manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come,
first-serve basis from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from February to October and from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. from November to January.
Wheelchair access to the beach is available at select entrances via specialized platform
mats that makes for a smooth and continuous surface without gaps over the sand. The
wheelchairs are located at 1001 Ocean Drive and South Pointe Park. Mats are found at
21 entrance points. Individuals are encouraged to call ahead at 305.673.7714 to reserve
a chair.
For more information on ADA beach access, click here.
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