Metropolitan Beaches Commission

From 2021-2022 the Metropolitan Beaches Commission held a series of public hearings to assess the state of access, equity, and inclusion on our region’s public beaches. Hearing topics include racial justice, access for people with disabilities, and access for people who do not primarily communicate in English. The final report on these findings and recommendations was released on May 23, 2023.

Three people enjoy a day on the beach. One person is in a floating wheelchair being assisted into the water by an adult man in a green shirt and sunglasses, accompanied by a young boy in a bathing suit.

Participants at Triangle Inc’s Beach:Ability event enjoy a day on Constitution Beach

A dancer strikes a strong pose on the beach with two mobility aids on her arms.

Abilities Dance Boston performing on Revere Beach as part of a summer dance series

Singer performs passionately into a microphone on stage

Local singer Eva Davenport performs at the Diversity Matters Festival in Lynn

2021-2022 Public Hearing Materials

Language Accessibility Hearing

Language Accessibility Public Hearing Transcript

Best Practices for Multilingual Signage & Websites

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Racial Justice Public Hearing

Racial Justice Public Hearing Transcript