"Mar Sin Barreras" / "Ocean without Barriers"

In 2005, Puerto Rico made a real dream come true for a young Puerto Rican woman named Rosimar Hernandez and others like her. Rosimar's dream was to see accessible beach access become a reality on the beaches of Puerto Rico. Thanks to the work of the Governor of Puerto Rico and a special interagency committee was created to make this unique resource possible for residents and tourists alike. However, in 2017 when Hurricane Irma and Maria passed thru the island this dream was put to the wayside. Now, in 2021 Rosimar (at the age 41) dreams of not die without seeing accessibility for all people on the beaches of Puerto Rico. For this reason, The Mission Continues will be collaborating with SER de Puerto Rico (Society of Education and Rehabilitation in Puerto Rico), a non-profit agencies providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities, as well as the Foundations of Puerto Rico and local community leaders to revitalize and re-inaugurate the public beach at Monserrate in Luquillo, Puerto Rico East known as Mar Sin Barreras" / "Ocean without Barriers". Currently, different funding agents have provided for 3 specialized amphibious chairs, a mat to facilitate transfer to the water, and paint. In order for the this incredible re-inauguration to occur on 31 July 2021, we will be painting the facility, parking lot and beach entrance. Additional Needs and Requests: If you know anyone that can volunteer their services, the adaptive bathrooms are in need of revision of plumbing, paint, and installation of (door locks, faucets). They are currently looking for donations for panels and equipment or materials for ceiling sealer, so that the bathrooms are safe for those in wheelchairs users at the location. Needs: panels, brushes, rollers to paint, industrial broom within others.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available

What to Bring

Face Mask, hand sanitizer for individual purpose, Bathing suit and towel (Beach area)

Inclement Weather

May vary

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)