Special mat helps people in wheelchairs to access beach in Cape Town

Special mat helps people in wheelchairs to access beach in Cape Town

A special mat has been unveiled in Cape Town to help people in wheelchairs and with disabilities to access the beach.

Mobi Mat
IOL/ Tracey Adams

On Monday, the special Mobi-Mat was unveiled in Cape Town and it is warming the hearts of South Africans. 

According to IOL, the bright blue Mobi-Mat was manufactured in France using 100% recycled polyester material. 

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Its lightweight roll-out technology creates a pathway for outdoor access for wheelchairs, walking aids, and prams. 

The mats cost R390,000 and are about 50 metres long.

The special mat gives everyone with a disability and those in wheelchairs the ability to enjoy the beach and to spend some quality time with family and friends.

Mobi Mat
IOL/ Tracey Adams

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