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MOBI MATS RETURN TO RICHARDSON’S!
BEACH WHEELCHAIR ACCESS EVERY WEDNESDAY
Richardson Ocean Park, 2349 Kalanianaole Ave, Hilo
Every Wednesday July 24, 2013 through September 25, 2013 10 am to 3:00 pm
Parks and Recreation Mobi Mats are back to providewheelchair access along the
sandy shoreline near the lifeguard station. A beach wheelchair, flotation equipment,
and an outdoor handheld shower hose are also available during this time.
Mobi Mats are heavy duty woven polyester mats that benefit a wide range of beach
goers with and without disabilities. People that use wheelchairs, those with mobility or
balance issues, vision impairments, seniors, families with strollers and wagons enjoy
easier access on hot sand via Mobi Mats. Please come with support needed to traverse
rugged paths as Mobi Mats provide shoreline access only along sand. Scout the route
that works for you.
Lifeguards can assist in emergencies only.
People with disabilities, friends and families, caregivers, agencies, lifeguards, and
watermen and women have participated inimproving beach access for people of all
abilities. Mahalo to volunteers from the Ponahawaiola Independent Living Program.
Interested in beach events for people with disabilities? Please call: Alisa Mitchener,
Recreation Specialist, 961-8681.See you at the beach!
Hawaii County is and Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer