b'New Accessible Dock Coming This Season!Thanks to the generosity of our loyal donors and the Community Preservation Committees of Brewster, Chatham, Harwich and Orleans, construction of our ADA accessible dock project is underway with completion expected in May. New Dock Creates Accessibility for All and Strengthens PBCBs Adaptive ProgrammingA basic tenet of PBCBs mission is providingHoyer-style lift and transfer slide box to access to all, ensuring that everyone canallow anyone in need of special boarding enjoy the recreational, educational, andassistance to safely transfer onto a boat. therapeutic benefits of boating on PleasantTo further advance adaptive programming, Bay. Committed to Universal Access,PBCB will be making appropriate PBCB works to provide opportunities forsailboat and kayak seating and steering those who experience physical, cognitive,modifications to accommodate a wider developmental, or financial challenges. range of physical disabilities and provide a better on-water experience for these Our Adaptive Sailing and Kayakingparticipants.Programs are particularly geared toward providing accommodations to those whoPBCB will also be hosting a three-day are blind or visually impaired, youth andAdaptive Sailing Instructor Workshop adults with developmental or cognitivein June, which will cover all aspects of challenges, and our vulnerable seniors creating and managing an adaptive sailing (in conjunction with the area Councils onprogram. This course will allow some of Aging). The new accessible dock will enableour instructor staff to gain valuable insight us to offer programs for individuals withinto adaptive sailing programs through the mobility challenges, making the Bay trulyknowledgeable US Sailing resource.accessible to all! The dock project, combined with The project includes a new ADA accessiblespecialized equipment and staff training, pier with a long gangway and largewill make it possible for PBCB to effectively float system as well as a newly-designedenhance its Adaptive Sailing, Kayaking, handicap drop-off area adjacent to it,Marine Education and Environmental which will allow people in wheel chairs toStewardship programs, providing a safe move directly from their vehicles to theand enjoyable experiences to people who boats, kayaks and, of course, the Friend, tomay not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy time on the water sailing, paddlingexperience the freedom and excitement and participating in marine education andthese activities can offer.environmental stewardship programs. Additional accessibility enhancements to the new dock include two kayak launchers to facilitate adaptive paddling and a'