As summer arrives, many people yearn for a beach trip. But what if you use a wheelchair? Sand hardly seems your friend. However, accessible adventures are out there.
Outdoors Wire teamed up with Friendly Like Me for this list of the most accessible beaches in the United States. The Friendly Like Me app helps people assess whether a place will be welcoming and accessible before they go.
“People within the community have been asking for an app like this for many years, enabled with the ability to look up specific accessibility needs – to discover at their fingertips whether a place can accommodate them or not,” Dave Jensen, Friendly Like Me co-founder and chief technology officer, said in a statement. “For people with disabilities and access needs this platform can mean the difference between staying at home or being able to get out and enjoy life.”
So grab your beach towel and get ready to roll. Here are the country’s top 10 most accessible beaches.