Central Corfu Municipality leading destination for special needs beach accessibility
special needs
17 Jun 2021
/ 14:06
CORFU. Three more amphibious wheelchairs now take the total up to 23.
Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Municipality has extended its network of accessible beaches and is a leading tourist destination for visitors with special needs.
Another three amphibious wheelchairs were added to the Municipality's 'fleet' taking its total up to 16. Present at the hand-over were Mayor Meropi Ydraiou, Deputy Mayor for Social Welfare Andreas Skoupouras, President of the Regional Special Needs Association Giorgos Spanos and Vice-President of 'Melissa' Parents, Guardians & Friends Association Alekos Kiprianos.
"I am happy and proud to present another three amphibious wheelchairs allowing those with special needs to have access to beaches and the sea," said Ms. Ydraiou. "We are now the leading Municipality with regard to beach accessibility for those with mobility problems. This is a comparative advantage for the Central Corfu Municipality and underlines our care for these people and is an example to be followed by other Municipalities."
The three wheelchairs will be located in Othoni, for the first time, the main beach in Paleokastritsa and in Ipsos. Along with the seven that the Regional Special Needs Association has, this takes the total up to 23. The wheelchairs will be placed on the beaches within the next few days.
Andreas Skoupouras said that there is now a total of 33 beaches from North to South on the island that are accessible to those with special needs as, in addition to the amphibious wheelchairs there will also be Seatrack installations. The Ionian Islands Regional Administration will provide four of these for the Municipalities on the island and Central Corfu Municipality another six.
Mr. Skoupouras added that an innovative system for the visibly challenged will be set up at NAOK beach shortly. This will aid residents and visitors by providing audio messages to help them go into the sea safely.
Another three amphibious wheelchairs were added to the Municipality's 'fleet' taking its total up to 16. Present at the hand-over were Mayor Meropi Ydraiou, Deputy Mayor for Social Welfare Andreas Skoupouras, President of the Regional Special Needs Association Giorgos Spanos and Vice-President of 'Melissa' Parents, Guardians & Friends Association Alekos Kiprianos.
"I am happy and proud to present another three amphibious wheelchairs allowing those with special needs to have access to beaches and the sea," said Ms. Ydraiou. "We are now the leading Municipality with regard to beach accessibility for those with mobility problems. This is a comparative advantage for the Central Corfu Municipality and underlines our care for these people and is an example to be followed by other Municipalities."
The three wheelchairs will be located in Othoni, for the first time, the main beach in Paleokastritsa and in Ipsos. Along with the seven that the Regional Special Needs Association has, this takes the total up to 23. The wheelchairs will be placed on the beaches within the next few days.
Andreas Skoupouras said that there is now a total of 33 beaches from North to South on the island that are accessible to those with special needs as, in addition to the amphibious wheelchairs there will also be Seatrack installations. The Ionian Islands Regional Administration will provide four of these for the Municipalities on the island and Central Corfu Municipality another six.
Mr. Skoupouras added that an innovative system for the visibly challenged will be set up at NAOK beach shortly. This will aid residents and visitors by providing audio messages to help them go into the sea safely.
