STONEY ISLAND, N.S. — Seaside accessibility was celebrated at the Stoney Island beach on Cape Sable Island on Aug. 25, with an official grand opening and ...
Mobility challenged Bay Side Home residents, a long term care facility in Barrington, enjoy a day at the beach. Kathy JohnsonSaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for August 28, 2023 | SaltWireSTONEY ISLAND, N.S. — Seaside accessibility was celebrated at the Stoney Island beach on Cape Sable Island on Aug. 25, with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Municipality of Barrington’s first accessible beach.
With life guard services and frequent recreational programming through the Barrington Municipal Recreation Department and various community organizations, the Stoney Island beach is a popular spot in the summer. Kathy Johnson “In addition our work in the Department of Justice that we do collaboratively with people with disabilities, organizations and others, we are expecting the first built environment accessibility proposed standard to be released for public comment shortly and then be enacted next year,” said Almedah. “We’re looking forward to people’s feedback on that." The proposed accessibility standard includes standards for work places.
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