Where can I find information about beaches and parks with access for persons with disabilities?
Florida has many hotels, parks, attractions and beaches with varying degrees of accommodation and assistance for those with disabilities. You can start your search right here on VISITFLORIDA.com, which has a great page overflowing with resources for disabled travelers in Florida. Don’t miss the article titled “Florid-able,” which will direct you to many fine resources for planning your vacation to accommodate your needs, as well as the many articles that show which beaches have wheelchair access. Many of our beaches have wooden “walkovers” that lead across the dunes from the parking area to the beach. Many have ramps that can accommodate a wheelchair, but the ramps do not go all the way to the water so you’ll have to cross the sand. A regular wheelchair is no match for the soft white sand that Florida is famous for. Some beaches have special wheelchairs available with large balloon tires that can roll over the soft sand. Usually the beach lifeguards assist with wheelchair access. You c
