SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. — Some Brevard County residents with disabilities can enjoy the sand much like everyone else, thanks to a tool that will allow them to have a much easier day at the beach.

Brooke Robertson was an identical twin, but tragedy struck when her sister was lost while still in the womb six months into the pregnancy.

Robertson weighed just 2 pounds at birth and spent a month in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

"When I was 2, my parents were told I would never walk or talk, take me home, put me in a wheelchair and love me, because I would never amount to anything," she said. "And almost 30 years later, here I am!"

Robertson, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, said she never lost her faith in God — she said it's a big part of her life and who she is.

"I feel like if I wasn't a Christian I'd have nothing," she said.

Robertson is able to move around well on her crutches and said she can get most places.

But one place that's not easy for her to reach is the beach.

Her dad built her a specialized beach wheelchair for her graduation 10 years ago.

It works, but she said it is unfortunately too big for most beach accesses.

Things started looking up, though, when her family heard about an offering from the Satellite Beach Fire Department and Lions Club.

The two organizations have partnered to provide a beach wheelchair for residents to use free of charge.

"We wanted to make sure that people who want to go to the beach can get there," said Lance Smith, of the Satellite Beach Lions Club.

Robertson was able to use the chair, which fits just fine on beach accesses like Hightower Park.

And now she can be a beach bum just like everyone else.

"Tons of people have reached out to me and my mom and asking what it's like, let us know, we're excited, let's do this," Robertson said.

Anyone who would like to check out a beach wheelchair for the day free of charge should contact the Satellite Beach Fire Department at 321-773-4405.