This Adaptive Beach and Recreation Center will be a dream come true for so many people.

To safely enjoy our beaches, in addition to the basic “beach stuff”, people with disabilities also require specialized equipment, multiple trained professionals to assist them and other very costly necessities. Without beach mats, specialized chairs and lots of trained help their ability to enjoy the beach stops where the sand begins.

Many gyms, leisure centers, and swimming pools lack proper access, lifts and automatic doors, making them “no-go zones” for the disabled. Common barriers for people with disabilities also include high membership fees, inaccessible locker rooms, lack of specialized equipment or appropriately trained staff.

In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation (SCF)  is creating a first of its kind, state-of-the-art recreation and wellness facility alongside a fully accessible beach. This Center will combine physical fitness that advances human ability through the latest in robotics and technology with daily activities that promote mental and spiritual wellness, in a safe and all-inclusive environment. Kobi Karp Architects have artfully designed the center for the site with two stories of program and fitness space, a rooftop deck and an understory with storage space for adaptive beach equipment.

The development of the Adaptive Recreation Center on Miami Beach will be the first oceanfront facility on the east coast catering exclusively to individuals with mobility challenges – from children to adults to seniors. Veterans, children with special needs, people with temporary injuries and our aging population. This will be a place that they can not only access critical exercise and recreation but also special family time on the beach or at the pool with people they love. This center will give so many people the ability to indulge in a uniquely empowering experience, combining indoor and beachside physical fitness with recreational activities that promote mental and spiritual wellness in one central, safe and comfortable location.

To safely enjoy our beaches, in addition to the basic “beach stuff”, people with disabilities also require specialized equipment, multiple trained professionals to assist them and other very costly necessities. Without beach mats, specialized chairs and lots of trained help their ability to enjoy the beach stops where the sand begins.

Many gyms, leisure centers, and swimming pools lack proper access, lifts and automatic doors, making them “no-go zones” for the disabled. Common barriers for people with disabilities also include high membership fees, inaccessible locker rooms, lack of specialized equipment or appropriately trained staff.

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Fully Accessible Amenities

Operated by a team of qualified staff and volunteers, the Adaptive Recreation Center will be open daily and year-round to South Florida residents and Tourists from all over the world. Our Center will feature a state-of-the-art fitness and technology space, alongside a fully accessible beach, offering daily, monthly and annual membership passes.

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State-of-the-art fitness area

The Adaptive Recreation Center will feature a state-of-the-art fitness and therapy space, operated by trained staff, the first of its kind in South Florida. Alongside a fully accessible beach, this fitness area will combine physical fitness that advances human ability through the latest in robotics and technology with recreational activities that promote mental and spiritual wellness. This center will also be an invaluable asset for research in the field of rehabilitation medicine

 

  • Wearable Robotics, Exoskeletons
  • Dynamic over-ground walking systems & Locomotor Training
  • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
  • Intuitive Neuroprosthesis Devices
  • Emerging technologies and the use of smart devices
  • Electrical stimulation-assisted cycling and dynamic tilt tables
  • Highly trained and specialized staff and personal trainers
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An accessible beach

This will be the first facility of it’s kind with beach access in the North Eastern US. Disabled people will have full access to the ocean like never before available. An entire area will be set up with beach mats to allow wheelchair movement as well as specialized wheelchairs and other equipment. Trained staff and volunteers will assist beach goers with transfers between equipment and support while accessing and enjoying the sand and water.

 

  • Specialized beach wheelchairs, mats, and other equipment
  • Adaptive Surfing
  • Aqua/Ocean Therapy
  • Shoreline Floatation
  • Lounging Beachside
  • Snorkeling / Scuba Certifications
  • Trained lifeguards and professionals

Mind-Body-Soul Programs

The center will feature a diverse menu of indoor/outdoor programs and amenities for members at a single convenient location, including full access to the beach and the ocean, as well as an array of modified fitness programs with trained professionals.

 

  • Accessible Gym / Fitness Classes
  • Chair/Adaptive Yoga / Meditation
  • Art & Music Therapy
  • Meditation
  • Nutritional Seminars
  • Adaptive Snorkeling Scuba Diving
  • Support Group Meetings
  • Senior/VA Activities

Convenient Location

Through a continuing partnership with the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, the City of Miami Beach has secured a multi-million dollar plot of oceanfront land located at 5301 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach to build the approximately 16,000 sq ft, 3 story center. Centrally located, the center will offer easy access to highways and other access routes, it will also be conveniently located near to the hotels and tourist attractions of Miami Beach.

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For people with disabilities, recreation and exercise are critical for their health and well-being.

“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” – Constitution of the World Health Organization

“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” – Constitution of the World Health Organization

With the development of the Adaptive Recreation Center, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation will continue to defy odds, push limits and inspire others to reach their full potential.

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Naming Opportunities

You can help us make a significant advancement toward our goal of $10 million by sponsoring or naming an area of the center. This is a very special opportunity to leave a lasting message that you helped to make South Florida a more progressive and inclusive community. Donors will have Naming opportunities throughout the Center, on our Recognition Wall and in association with beach/fitness-related programs and equipment. Please contact us about sponsoring a specific area of the center.

Naming Opportunities

$1.5M - $10M

Center Naming

Level 1

Welcome Center

Level 2

Gym & Fitness Center

Level 3

Rooftop Deck

Multi-level Access Ramp

Sponsor Areas

$750,000

Conference Center

Meditation Garden

Locker Rooms & Changing Stations

Beach Access Pathway

Sponsor Rooms

$500,000

Café & Juice Bar

Resource Center

Tech Lounge

Art Therapy / Music Zone

Recognition Wall

$250,000 - $10K

Yoga & Meditation

Art Therapy

Ocean & Fitness Activities

Beach & Fitness Equipment

Operations

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Let's build a beach for everyone, every day.

Giving Suggestions

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Oftentimes, leadership pledges are paid with long-term capital gains securities. Gifts of Securities (annuities, stocks, property, life insurance policies, and other assets can be accepted) may provide owners with a more attractive income tax benefit. Our consultants will be pleased to discuss the most appropriate method of transfer with you and your financial advisors.

Matching Gifts

You or a family member may serve on the board or work for a company which will match your gift. When making your gift to our fund, contact your company?s matching gift office for instructions.

Gifts of Personal Property

Gifts of tangible personal property, including fine art objects, antique furnishings, rare books and other items can offer an immediate tax deduction to the donor.

Charitable Lead Trust

A charitable lead trust allows you to contribute assets to the trust and set a fixed amount, or fixed percentage, to be paid for a set period of time.

Legacies

Estate laws offer other significant opportunities for charitable giving. Personal and real property, securities, or other items of value may be passed on to charitable beneficiaries free of state taxes, pursuant to the estate tax charitable deduction.

Gifts of Real Estate

There are several benefits to donating real estate, including no more property insurance, maintenance or tax costs, as well as qualifying for a federal income tax charitable deduction.

Other ways to give

In-kind Support & Technical Expertise/Knowledge
Another way to support SCF includes providing industry related product and equipment; assisting in the development of specific themes; or sharing industry knowledge in crafting an educational message.

Endowment Fund and Chair
Gifts/Assets of any size can be designated towards inclusion in the SCF Endowment Fund.

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Not sure how you can help?
We can assist you in determining areas within the SCF where your contribution can be most effectively utilized. In-kind contributions will be recognized for their cash value for the purpose of donor recognition. Contact us today

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This material has been prepared as a suggested planning guide. Please consult your own advisers for information about which option best suits your circumstances.

Sabrina Cohen Foundation

Building on the success of Adaptive Beach Days and Sabrina’s Playground

In 2016, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation launched “Adaptive Beach Days,” a twice-monthly, pop-up program that provides full access into the ocean like never before available, staging an entire area of the beach with access decks over the sand, utilizing beach wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment. While reinforcing the overwhelming demand for these activities, one beach day every two weeks is not enough. Much more is needed to meet the needs of the disabled in our community. Having successfully served over 6,500 participants, family members and friends to date, the proof of concept has led to an agreement to develop a permanent Center. SCF’s overall mission will expand to include management and operations of the Center on a full-time, day-to-day basis.

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