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*The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any products. For your convenience, we have compiled this information to be used as a resource. Products listed may or may not meet accessibility standards or recommendations. It is important to check design specifications of products. This list is not comprehensive. For more detailed information, please contact the NCA at (812) 856-4422 Voice, (812) 856-4421 TTY or nca@indiana.edu.

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 A section of light colored plastic planks lies on sand and has a dusting of sand covering its surface.  A black mat extends across a sandy surface and makes an L-shape turn to the left. A system of connected black mats lead across the beach into a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair rolls back towards the beach as if returning from the water. A long white path that is partially covered in sand crosses a sandy surface towards an area of houses. A series of light colored plastic boards lead across a sandy beach surface.  A man carrying a cooler and a beach chair nears the end of the path.
Bedford Plastic Timbers
Diamond Rubber Mats
Eco Trak
Mobi Mat
Modular and Roll-Away Walkways

 A long green mat crosses the sandy beach surface to the edge of a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair moves on the path towards the edge of the water. A dark colored surface with small diamond shaped holes lays on the sand while sand covers a middle portion of the surface. A green mesh material extends out into water where the end rolls up onto itself. Plastic surface with small assembly holes at the sides, a dusting of sand over the surface and sand surrounding the surface. Green surface on wood bridge that crosses to a grass path.
Portafloor
Privacy Lattice
Rollout Path System Kit
Superdeck
Tuff Roll





 A section of light colored plastic planks lies on sand and has a dusting of sand covering its surface.

Bedford Plastic Timbers

  • Bedford Plastic Timbers are made of recycled plastic that are finished, non-toxic and have been laboratory tested for consistency and have been proven to be a superior alternative to treated wood, concrete, and steel.
  • Lumber comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Requires no painting or staining, resists oils and chemicals, splinter-free, ultraviolet protected, environmentally safe, will not decompose, and saws and drills like wood.
  • Approximate price per board $10.00-$29.00 depending on desired size and color.
  • Bedford Technology, LLC
    2424 Armour Road
    PO Box 609
    Worthington, MN 56187-0565
    Phone: (507) 372-5558
    Fax: (507) 372-5726
    www.bedfordtech.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A black mat extends across a sandy surface and makes an L-shape turn to the left.

Diamond Rubber Mats

  • Recycled rubber mats. Combines textured surfaces to provide cushioned comfort. Virtually maintenance free, they are easily installed in both new and existing facilities over any firm surface.
  • 4-ft by 5-ft panel is approximately $55.00.
  • Big Sun Equine Products, Inc.
    Ocala, FL
    Toll Free: (800) 366-9645
    www.bigsunproducts.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A system of connected black mats lead across the beach into a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair rolls back towards the beach as if returning from the water.

Eco Track

  • Eco Trak panels are polyethylene, 2' x 4' x 2" thick, with molded in traction pattern that promotes easy rolling, and drainage holes that help alleviate damage to existing environment as well as provide drainage. The panels can be permanently connected or - when portability or seasonality are issues- temporarily connected utilizing the Quick Connect system which permits assembly/disassembly without use of tools, electricity or specialized knowledge. The panels can be assembled in squares or rectangles for temporary event flooring, or in 4' or 8' wide paths for beach access or bike/ped/wheelchair paths.
  • Cost determined by quantity.
  • Bike Trak holds a Federal Supply Schedule contract with GSA.
  • Bike Track Incorporated
    PO Box 235
    Wood stock, VT 05091
    Toll Free: (888) 663-8537
    Phone: (802) 457-3275
    Fax: (802) 457-3704
    www.biketrack.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A long white path that is partially covered in sand crosses a sandy surface towards an area of houses.

Mobi-mat

  • Lightweight, portable and flexible material to be used on sand surfaces.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Recreation Dynamics
    10012 James Monroe Highway
    Culpeper, Va 22701
    Phone: (866) 221-6999
    Fax: (540) 937-7435
    www.recreationdynamics.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A series of light colored plastic boards lead across a sandy beach surface.  A man carrying a cooler and a beach chair nears the end of the path.

Modular and Roll-Away Walkways

  • Semi-permanent modular system made of Trex decking, plastic lumber or wood material can be removed seasonally and is a "seamless" surface. Roll-Away walkway is made with treated pine and nylon cord.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Mister Boardwalk
    PO Box 789
    Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
    Toll Free: (800) 813-4050
    Fax: (732) 905-1724
    www.misterboardwalk.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

 A long green mat crosses the sandy beach surface to the edge of a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair moves on the path towards the edge of the water.

Portafloor

  • Roll-out flooring system which can be used to provide a firm, dry support base for a wide range of activities on a variety of ground surfaces. Little or no ground preparation is required and the rugged, non-slip surface incorporates drainage and ventilation slots.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • PortaFloor Sport Court, Inc.
    939 South 700 West
    Salt Lake City, UT 84104
    Toll Free: (800) 487-7655
    Phone: (801) 972-0260
    Fax : (801) 975-7752
    www.portafloor.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A dark colored surface with small diamond shaped holes lays on the sand while sand covers a middle portion of the surface.

Privacy (Long Life) Lattice

  • Lattice available in a variety of styles and colors.
  • 4-ft by 8-ft section retails approximately $20.00 each.
  • Available at your local Lowe's store
  • Brite Manufacturing, Inc.
    Corporate Head Office
    2 Manchester Court,
    Bolton, Ontario L7E 2J3
    Canada
    Phone: (905) 857-6021
    Fax: (905) 857-3211
    www.britemanufacturing.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A green mesh material extends out into water where the end rolls up onto itself.

Rollout Path System Kit

  • Originally designed for the beach, the lightweight Rollout Path System works on sand and a variety of other soft surfaces.
  • 4-ft by 50-ft section is approximately $636.35.
  • P.A.T.H.S. (Providing Access Through Hard Situations) 30 Hedgewood Drive
    Unionville Ontario, L3R 6J6
    Canada
    Phone: (416) 816-7130
    Fax: (905) 943-7446
    www.paths.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Plastic surface with small assembly holes at the sides, a dusting of sand over the surface and sand surrounding the surface.

Superdeck

  • These modular walk and deck panels are made of polyethylene with UV inhibitors. It can be laid directly on wetland areas or sand. Support floats of varying thickness can be added to increase floatation.
  • Deck panels laid directly in a wetland or beach/sand area cost $9 - $10.00/sq. ft., adding optional flotation to the panels or "system", increases approximate cost to $22 - $24.00/sq. foot.
  • Additional optional accessories such as railing assembly or curbing are sold per linear foot.
  • Superdeck Marketing,
    Division of Aggressive Industries
    8333 Sunset Road NE
    Minneapolis, MN 55432
    Toll Free: (800) 355-4093
    www.superdecksystems.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Green surface on wood bridge that crosses to a grass path.

Tuff Roll

  • Tuff Roll is a durable product designed with resilience and comfort in mind. Spike and weather resistant. Ideal for various indoor and outdoor applications. Can be loose laid or permanently adhered.
  • Approximate price $3.50 per sq. foot.
  • Surface America
    PO Box 157
    Williamsville, NY 14231
    Toll Free: (800) 999-0555
    Phone: (716) 632-8413
    www.surfaceamerica.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.




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