A Hawaii nonprofit that helps people with disabilities get into the ocean is celebrating its 20th year with a fundraising campaign, which is good news for the disability community in Hawaii.

• AccesSurf held a beach day event marking two decades of adaptive water programs, including surfing and other ocean recreation for people with disabilities.
• The group has run more than a thousand events since 2006, reaching tens of thousands of participants.
• A new "20 for 20" campaign aims to raise $200,000 by December 6 to fund 20 more free beach day programs.
• Organizers say accessibility is about more than ramps and equipment — it also means providing support and training so people can build confidence in the water.

Outlook: The campaign runs through December 6, with AccesSurf hoping to use the money to keep offering free accessible beach days going forward.