00:00A beach accessibility project in Rio de Janeiro brought people with disabilities and reduced
00:05mobility into the waters of Copacabana on Saturday, using amphibious wheelchairs and
00:10volunteer support.
00:12The Praia Para Todos, Beach For All initiative, launched by Instituto Novoser in 2008, provides
00:20adapted equipment, accessible pathways, and trained volunteers to help participants enter
00:25and swim in the sea.
00:27It is a free project, we are here to offer the support, the receptivity that a person with
00:35deficiencies deserve to have a plethora of water, of quality of life in the praia.
00:41It is of empowerment, it is to know that all people with disabilities have a right to
00:47a water water inclusivity, with dignity and with accessible instruments.
00:53Before the accident, I lived on the beach, so after the accident, I stayed a year without
00:59the beach.
01:00The first time I came, I cried.
01:03It is very good.
01:05It is very good.
01:06It is really good.
01:07According to the project's website, it operates at five rio beaches, including Copacabana,
01:13Baradatijuca, and Ipanema, serving about 50 people with disabilities daily at each location.
01:19The extension aims to meet community demand and expand inclusive leisure opportunities
01:24for residents and tourists during the summer season.
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