Beach Accessibility
Beach wheelchairs are free of charge and are available on a first-come, first-served basis when waterfronts are staffed, typically between Memorial Day and Labor Day. To get a beach wheelchair, you’ll want to talk with the waterfront staff at the beach after you arrive.
If you have questions about beach wheelchairs, please contact the Universal Access Program at DCR.UniversalAccess@mass.gov or by calling (413) 461-7126.
Beach Accessibility Site Guide
Please visit the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Reservation (DCR) beach wheelchairs webpage to find out if your beach has a beach wheelchair available.
Please see the waterfront services schedule for the most up-to-date information about staffing at DCR waterfronts.
Beach Wheelchair Tutorial
Save the Harbor partnered with Triangle, Inc and DCR’s Universal Access Program to create a video tutorial on how to use beach wheelchairs. Watch the video below to know how to get access to a wheelchair, the different types of chairs, and how to use them this summer.
Accessible Beach Events
Through the Better Beaches program, Save the Harbor has partnered with organizations aimed at bringing people of all abilities to the beach for free. Check out the upcoming accessible beach events happening this summer!
