To the sea of Ishigaki Island for everyone to enjoy! What is the Universal Beach Project?
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What is the Universal Beach Project?
Ishigaki Island aims to create a "sea that everyone can enjoy
What is the Universal Beach Project?Let's enjoy the ocean together regardless of disabilities.This project aims to make the beach a place where anyone can enjoy.
On Ishigaki Island, the "Universal Beach Experience" is also held once a year as an event at Nannuhama Beach.
In this issue, we will introduce "universal beaches," which are now spreading across the country.
◆To learn more about the Universal Beach Experience on Ishigaki Island
◆Handicapped family and friends who want to play in the ocean
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What is Universal Beach?
What is a "universal beach?"It is a beach where people with physical disabilities, the elderly, and even small children can freely, safely, and comfortably engage in activities.
For example, a wheelchair cannot travel alone on a sandy beach. Universal beaches have mats that allow wheelchairs and strollers to travel, allowing anyone to go to the surf and enjoy the ocean.
Also,If you use the Universal Mega SUP, a giant 7-person SUP board,You can enjoy SUP in a wheelchair!
Amphibious wheelchairmakes it possible to go swimming in the sea.
Facilities and environment required for universal beaches
In addition to activity goods,A multipurpose restroom, shower room, changing beds, changing area, and a handicapped parking space will be needed.
Universal Beach Experience Participant Testimonials
Many handicapped people and their families have given up the option of "going to the beach".
Even if you have come all the way to the ocean, you are just looking at it from afar.
We want to change this situation little by little, and we want everyone to enjoy the ocean, no matter who they are! This is the starting point of our activities.
⚪︎ glad to see a child who didn't know about the ocean until yesterday experience the saltiness of the sea and the intensity of the sun!
⚪︎I learned the importance of taking on challenges without giving up.
Why this project started on Ishigaki Island
I want everyone to enjoy the beautiful sea of Ishigaki Island,This project began with this idea.
Launched in 2023, and now in its third year, the initiative is designed to make the entire island "aUniversal IslandThe 2025 event will be held on Saturday, June 28.
Sponsored by ⚪︎:NPO Suma Universal Beach Project
⚪︎ Maintained by: Ishigaki City Disability Welfare Division
⚪︎Location: Mainly Nannu Beach
⚪︎ When: Once a year, around the end of June
⚪︎ Participation fee: Free
Subject to ⚪︎:Persons with disabilities and those who need assistance in going to the beach
Reservations required (Priority will be given to those who apply; others may also be accepted)
What kind of experience can I have?
In the past Ishigaki Island Universal Beach Project, beach mats were provided,Wheelchair access to the surf is smooth.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
Also,Amphibious WheelchairYou can also enjoy swimming in the sea by
*Participants who need assistance with changing clothes or medical care must make their own arrangements.
summary
The Universal Beach Project is a project that aims to create an ocean "for everyone to enjoy together.
I would be happy if the project continues on Ishigaki Island and the entire island becomes "safe and secure for everyone to enjoy".
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