Making Recreation Inclusive
At SMILE Mass, we believe a beach day—or any day—should be for everyone. That’s why we created the Equipment Loaner Program, designed to provide short-term access to adaptive equipment for recreation, travel, and daily life across New England and beyond.
Whether you’re borrowing a beach wheelchair for a sunny day on the shore, a stroller for a walk through Boston, or equipment for a trip to Disney, Six Flags, or even to bring a loved one home for the holidays, we’re here to help make it possible.
Borrowing this equipment allows families to be fully present in the moments that matter. And thanks to our generous supporters, SMILE Mass can continue purchasing this equipment to help eliminate barriers for more families every year.
To date, we’ve loaned out over 500 pieces of adaptive equipment—and counting.
What You Can Borrow
Before launching the Equipment Loaner Program, SMILE Mass began by donating floating beach wheelchairs to public beaches and ponds across New England—places that were often out of reach for individuals with mobility challenges.
Today, we donate approximately 20 beach wheelchairs each year, working toward a bold vision: to make every public beach and pond in New England accessible—one chair at a time.
As demand grew, we expanded our impact—offering families across New England access to additional adaptive equipment they can borrow and take anywhere, helping to make everyday adventures possible.
Local Beaches Where We’ve Donated
Floating Beach Wheelchairs
We’ve donated 180+ floating beach wheelchairs to public beaches across New England so everyone can experience the water.
These public beaches are accessible with SMILE Mass equipment.
Massachusetts
Connecticut
- Calf Pasture Beach
- Compo Beach
- Fairfield
- Lake Mohegan
- Norwalk
- Westport
Maine
- Kennebunk
- Ocean Park
- Ogunquit
- Standish (Memorial Beach)
- Wells
New Hampshire
- Mt. Sunapee State Park
- Pawtuckaway State Park
- Wellington State Park
- White Lake State Park
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In the Words of Those We’ve Helped
Help Us Expand Access
A day at the beach. A walk in the park. A weekend away.
These may seem like small things—but for someone with a disability, they can be out of reach without the right tools. Traditional wheelchairs can’t handle sand. Many vacation spots lack ramps. And adaptive equipment is often too
expensive for families to own.
Thats why your support matters. Your donation today can make
more beaches, trails, and parks across New England truly accessible.
A Community of Supporters
