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Accessibility to All Outdoor Recreation and Entertainment

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ACCESSREC takes pride in offering affordable, high-quality, and efficient products. While we aim to provide the most cost-effective solutions for beach and park recreation communities, we also uphold our commitment to ensuring these products are the best available on the market.

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To maintain our high standards, ACCESSREC emphasizes product performance throughout every phase— from design to manufacturing and final use. Our focus areas include durability, stability, and maneuverability, with simplicity standing out as a key feature.

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We understand that simplicity is crucial for staff. Our mats and wheelchairs are designed for easy installation, assembly, removal and storage, ensuring they are always where they're needed most.

 

Additionally, their quick and straightforward removal allows for off-season storage or protection during inclement weather, safeguarding your investment.

Some of most beautiful views and most wonderful memories are beachside !

ACCESSREC is a family-owned American business established by Sebastien Ragon, his wife Kristen, and John Rafanello in Cedar Grove, NJ, back in March 2013. The creation of ACCESSREC was fueled by Sebastien and Kristen’s deep passion for leisure and recreational activities, promoting a holistic approach to healthy living. Together, they launched ACCESSREC LLC, dedicated to ensuring safe and effective access to recreational opportunities for individuals of all abilities.​

From ground accessibility matting systems to wheelchairs ACCESSREC provides a diverse range of products designed to enhance safe inclusion in recreation.

Join the ACCESSREC community and let help you make your spaces more accessible for everyone!

Our History

Sebastien Ragon

Sebastien has over a decade of experience in the water-based access industry. His expertise includes negotiating and collaborating with city officials, park managers, other government and non-profit organizations, as well as individuals, in the acquisition process to close deals ranging from $1,000 to $3.5 million dollars. His strong ethical approach of confronting any challenge continues to make him a great partner with distributors, agents, contractors and governmental clients. He prides himself on innovative thinking which has resulted in improving and creating new products nationally, as well as internationally. Sebastien has participated in several hearings with the U.S. Access Board and the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association to discuss and establish ADA beach access routes. His expertise, experience and sensitivity were invaluable in assessing the need for ADA guidelines which mandates access to beaches for all. Sebastien has also participated in numerous conferences, trade shows and trainings such as the ADA Symposium, National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA), American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), to stay in the forefront of the Accessibility and Recreation Industries. Sebastien is always ready to roll up his sleeves to help clients with installations or to demonstrate the superior quality of AccessRec products. He values the feedback of clients first hand by being available in the field to assess immediate and future needs. Although, Sebastien began his work improving access for ALL in 2004, his personal experience of rehabilitating from a stroke in 2013, further sealed both his and Kristen’s commitment to therapeutic recreation and availability. Sebastien proudly attributes his recovery to his characteristic perseverance and hard work, and undeniably, Kristen’s dedication and support. This successful teamwork is reflected in their work ethic, creating the foundation of ACCESSREC LLC.

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John brings a wealth of experience in the polyester matting industry. He took the helm of the family business, New Jersey Wire Cloth Company, which was founded in 1959. Together with Seb, they have collaborated to produce ACCESSMAT®, the top-rated ADA compliant beach mobility mats globally. John's to customer service is unparalleled, and he ensures that every product comes with a satisfaction guarantee.

John Rafanello / New Jersey Wire Cloth Company Inc.

ACCESSREC Team

ACCESSREC is thrilled to partner with New Jersey Wire Cloth Co., Inc. to bring you ACCESSMAT by ACCESSREC®—the ultimate beach accessibility and mobility matting system designed with people of determination and beach staff communities in mind! In early 2022, we made an exciting move to a spacious 24,000 sqft. facility to keep up with the rising demand for our incredible products!

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