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As the summer progresses keep an eye out for our partners at Ocean Positive and Ocean County Parks as they will be returning in July to Cattus Island County Park for a Paddle Session.
Ocean Positive offers water-based recreation for individuals with mobility disabilities and spinal cord injuries. Participants are required to register for events.
Keep an eye out by visiting their website – Here
The Summer fun is coming up fast – time to hit the trails, rivers, lakes and beaches for outdoor adventures. One of our partners at Ocean Positive is running their Blue Journey Unified program and is launching their Autumn Lake Paddle Season on June 27. They have pool and open water sessions for individuals with mobility disabilities and spinal cord injuries.
Participants are required to register for events – here.
Blue Journey Unified is offering several opportunities for community engagement, and recreation with their inclusive open water programs for individuals with mobility and spinal cord disabilities.
Register and check out the list of events – here
The Monmouth County Department of Health & Human Services Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veteran Services provides a great resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their – Accessible Beach Guide – Welcome To Monmouth County, New Jersey
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.
The Ocean County Office for Individuals with Disabilities provides a great resource for individuals with disabilities looking for opportunities to enjoy the summer fun at the beach with their –Accessible Beach Guide 2026
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.
If you have any questions or would like to request hard copies, you may contact Sean Wright at swright@co.ocean.nj.us
The new legislative session has begun and NAFA is eager to advocate for smart policies that will help New Jersey build a safer, more accessible outdoor future. Taking this opportunity to notify the community of advocacy opportunities and legislation to ask your local reps to support. Stay tuned for updates!
We are dedicated to continuing to work with partners, legislators and the community for more accessible outdoor spaces and passive recreation.
You can find more about this Bill with the link below.
H.R.7751 – Parks to People Active Transportation Act, requires the DOT to establish a grant program for community greenways.