THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 14, 2026 Page 7 Triangle, Inc.’s 8th Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach M ore than 175 community members of all abilities attended Triangle, Inc.’s 8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Participants enjoyed the beach and water while using floating wheelchairs, mobility mats and kayaks. Triangle is a Malden-based nonprofit that has been serving people with disabilities and their families since 1971. “In Massachusetts, we love our beach days,” said Triangle CEO Rachel Kaprielian. “It’s important to recognize the challenges that individuals in wheelchairs and [with] mobility issues face. Today’s event highlights the resources available to make our public beaches accessible and welcoming for everyone.” This year’s event was made possible by a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program in partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and supported by DCR’s Universal Access Program. Piers Park Sailing Center in East Boston provided adaptive kayaks. “Beach:Accessibility Day continues to set the gold standard for inclusive and accessible programming on our region’s beaches,” said Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay’s Executive Director, Chris Mancini. “It’s the event that has spawned other accessibility from Nahant to Nantasket. North Shore Hispanic Association to Award Scholarships at Festival Sept. 19 N orth Shore Hispanic Association was founded in 2016 with the mission to strengthen the thriving Hispanic community on the North Shore of Boston through cultural awareness, educational activities and community involvement. Ten years later, the organization still has the same drive and is developing into a group which is very much in touch with our society´s current needs. In September, the Annual 2026 We are so proud to keep partnering with and learning from Triangle, Inc. when it comes to breaking barriers to access Boston Harbor for anyone.” (Courtesy photos) Scholarships will be awarded to deserving Hispanic recipients who are pursuing their post-secondary education. Possible applicants could be high school students who are going on to University or a Community ColGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com lege. Applicants may also be adult students matriculating in a program at a trade school or continuing education certificate program, or even classes to improve their English! NSHA is convinced that one way to strengthen our community is by helping fund education. NSHA celebrates important cultural, social, and economic contributions of the North Shore’s growing Hispanic community with two main events annually.In the Spring, we host our Gala for “Outstanding Hispanic Americans Making a Difference” and in the Fall, we kick off Hispanic Heritage months by SCHOLARSHIPS | SEE PAGE 13
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