$25K Grant Will Expand Beach Accessibility In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — A $25,000 grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will allow Ocean City to expand their beach accessibility program, Mayor Jay A. Gillian announced.

ADA-compliant beach-access mats are already present at beaches at Surf Road, Waverly Beach (off E. Atlantic Blvd.), Stenton Place, 14th Street, 34th Street Beach and 58th Street Beach.

Thanks to the grant, more will be available.

"Extended pathways of beach mats will lead to more sitting areas that can accommodate persons with disabilities," Gillian said.

The Foundation, named for New Jersey actor Christopher Reeve who was paralyzed from the neck down in an equestrian accident, and his wife Dana, aims to improve quality of life for those impacted by paralysis.

"I want to thank Tom Londres, an Ocean City resident and member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation, and his family for making us aware of the grant opportunity and encouraging us to apply," Gillian said.

In addition to the existing beach mats, Ocean City offers a number of amenities for those with disabilities or limited mobility. Visit their accessibility page for more information.