Barrington now offers a beach-ready wheelchair
Wheelchair can travel easily across the sand
Barrington Beach recently became more accommodating to those who are wheelchair-bound.
Town officials purchased a specially-designed beach wheelchair which travels easily across the sand. …
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Barrington now offers a beach-ready wheelchair
Wheelchair can travel easily across the sand
Barrington Beach recently became more accommodating to those who are wheelchair-bound.
Town officials purchased a specially-designed beach wheelchair which travels easily across the sand. Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha said the wheelchair cost about $3,000; the town used money from a recreation account for the purchase.
Mr. Cunha said there had been interest from a resident who wanted to improve beach access for people with disabilities. Town officials considered a few options — some communities add piers which can be used by wheelchairs. Mr. Cunha said there are also floating ramps that can be placed on the shore, but local officials opted for the enhanced wheelchair, as it requires less maintenance and upkeep.
The wheelchair is stored at the beach, near the bathhouse.
