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Handiplage opens in Larvotto
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In Monaco, the disabled and individuals with reduced mobility are able to enjoy all the pleasures of the beach in Larvotto, thanks to specially adapted amenities and trained staff. This is the sixth consecutive year that Handiplage has been open at no charge to residents and tourists, whether 10 or 90 years old. For the first time this year, the Monaco Government has partnered up with the Club Service Soroptimist, which originally created the site.
“The partnership involves hiring specialised staff with particular knowledge regarding the disabled”, states Jérôme Galtier, Delegate in charge of the disabled and responsible for the site, now run by the State. Activities are led by a team of three qualified seasonal workers, headed by a team leader. The initiative is part of the Government policy, developed over the last few months, to the benefit of the disabled and under the Department of Socail Affairs and Health.
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On Handiplage, specialised staff welcome all visitors
However, the Club Service Soroptimist is continuing its support, particularly as far as parking facilities are concerned, by offering all visitors to Handiplage 3 hours free parking. Public car parks have been adapted to make access to the beach easier in wheelchairs, particularly electric ones.
In effect, disabled individuals are taken care of as soon as they arrive on the beach. They are accompanied onto the Larvotto beach jetty, specially fitted out a few months ago by the Department of Urban Planning. All individuals are given assistance according to their wishes, either for getting into the water or for using one of the three sea access aids available. Monitoring is provided until individuals are back in their wheelchairs after swimming. Such a system provides undeniable psychological support.
Last summer, 250 people were able to take advantage of the site, which will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until 17th September.
Further information: +377 98 98 19 14
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