Questions on wheelchair access on the Island

[jcrew]

Hi, We are thinking of visiting your island. We have a wheelchair user in our clan. We are wondering if there are any places on the island that are accessible for wheelchairs (i.e. restaurants, stores). Looking for those with experience with wheelchairs - as sometimes just having a ramp doesn't mean accessible - as I'm sure those traveling with w/c's know what I mean.

Also, I can't find much info on the public beaches (like pictures). We'd like to see what access is like -for instance if there are any with a grassy patch near parking so the person in the wheelchair could actually get close to the water and enjoy the day.

Any insight you could give would be Great!

Many Thanks!

[Gillespie]

The public beach has a paved parking area right adjacent to it that wheelchair users can easily move about in and there are wheelchair accessible restaraunts and taverns that they can gain access to as well as public restrooms etc. Many of the motels are grade level accessible too. People in wheel chairs are seen here often in the season. The ferry has a wheelchair lift also so come see us!!

[Phyllis Moore]

Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Beaver Island Christian Church are both accessible as is the school and the library and all have handicapped restrooms.

[debrob2]

We also have a transit bus with a wheelchair lift...

[Nick Spanhak]

When choosing which ferry to take please be sure to take the Emerald Isle, as she is the largest and only ferry with a wheelchair lift. It is a wonderful place so please come and visit!

[E T]

The Beaver Island Community Center has full wheelchair access. Available WIFI, movies, shows, etc. It is located directly across from the Beaver Island Boat Dock (where the ferry arrives).

[jcrew]

Thanks for all the tips on Beaver Island accessibility!

Now that the family is excited to plan our vacation - we found out that the (accessible) cabin we hoped to rent for a week is only renting by the month

So, we'll contact the hotels on the island and see if they have accessible rooms.

If anyone out there know's of another accessible cabin (besides Dan's Den), let us know. Many Thanks!

[Chamber of Commerce]

Please come for a visit.

A great place for Island info is: www.BeaverIsland.org

We are here to help.

Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce
(231) 448-2505 M-F 9-3
Chmaber@BeaverIsland.org

[Marilyn Racine]

Beaver Island is a quiet and beautiful place to visit year round.
We just wanted to let you know our restaurant and pub are both wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair accessible restroom. We have a wonderful menu to please most everyone, with the majority of it home made. We hope to see you on your visit.
Our best to you,
Marilyn & Liam Racine
Stoney Acre Grill & Donegal Danny's Pub
231-448-2560 231-448-3000
Office 231-448-3125(Marilyn)
stoneyacregrill@tds.net

[jcrew]

We found a place to stay on the island and we'll make a week of it Thanks for all the tips and tricks! We are getting excited about our summer visit! Thanks, again!

[Joyce]

Both museums are also accessible.

[Jim]

We are looking forward to your visit, and would like you to know that Island Treasures, the resale shop run by the B. I. Fire Department Auxiliary, is also wheelchair accessible.

Donna Stambaugh