Tips for Safe Exploring Archives - Nature: Accessible for All

Are you looking to enjoy a day of sun on the beach with friends and family or tour some of the county trails? Well Ocean County has you covered. The county offers two “beachwheels.” These are comfortable, PVC chairs with wide “balloon” wheels, which enable transportation over sandy surfaces. They will transport the beachwheels to any park facility in the Ocean County park system with 36-hours’ notice.

Follow this link to learn more and how to reserve the chairs for your next adventure!

Check out the new video Wharton State Forest has released!

Visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments can explore select trails with a reservable Trackchair — an all-terrain, electric-powered wheelchair designed to navigate terrain that may be inaccessible to standard wheelchairs.
Advance reservations are required. To reserve the Trackchair, call the Wharton State Forest Batsto office at 609-561-0024. Only one reservation is accepted per day.
On the day of your reservation, you and your required companion will be asked to sign a waiver. You will also receive a map outlining permitted areas of use, along with an instruction packet that includes operational guidelines and helpful tips for using the Trackchair.

Check out the video – here

Learn more and plan your adventure at Wharton State Forest: https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/wharton-state-forest/

News 12 NJ has released an informative segment on navigating NJ public transit for individuals with disabilities.

The New Jersey Travel Independence Program which is supported by Rutgers University teaches riders how to safely navigate buses and trains, giving participants the confidence to get to work, school and everyday activities on their own.

View the full story here – News 12 – NJ Program Helps People With Disabilities Gain Independence Through Public Transit

Join Mayor Robert Henken for the latest edition of the Mayor’s Briefing at Hidden Pines. Mayor Henken was joined by Sean Kane Holland, from the Pinelands Alliance, for a review of the pathway at Hidden Pines. To be able to construct this project, the Township worked with the Pinelands Commission to receive approval to build the pathway.
Through the Pinelands Alliance Access Nature Program, we helped advocate for more parks just like this, that allow accessibility for all.
With the help of the Pinelands Alliance, the Township’s Public Works Department, Recreation Department and the Stafford Township Police Department, the Township was able to obtain the approvals needed to construct the pathway, plant over 300 trees, and construct the walking bridge that helps connect the park. Thank you to all those involved in the project.
With the weather getting nicer, Mayor Henken and Township Council invite all to enjoy the new pathway at Hidden Pines. Parking for the pathway is located off Breakers Drive from Rt 72, and along the roadway at the intersection of Canale Avenue and Forecastle Avenue. See less

View the trail review video – here

Atlantic County is making efforts to provide a resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their guide to accessing Beaches & Surf Chairs for People with Disabilities

Please note that information in this guide is subject to change. It is recommended to check the municipality’s website or call before you visit to verify the information.

View the county website for more information – Beach Accessibility | Atlantic County, NJ

The Cape May County Division of Aging and Disability Services provides a great resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their guide to accessing Cape May County’s Beaches & Surf Chairs for People with Disabilities

In this guide, information on accessible beaches, walkways, ramps, parking, and surf chair availability, as well as beach fees, lifeguard hours, and amenities, is readily available.

The guide is organized alphabetically by town and provides municipal phone numbers and websites for updated information. Please note that information in this guide is subject to change. It is recommended to check the municipality’s website or call before you visit to verify the information.

View the brochure here – Cape-May-County-Beach-Accessibility-Guide-PDF