Adaptive Paddling Resources | Angle Oar LLC
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ADAPTIVE

PADDLING

©Bezel Photography, Images by Drew Bressel 2019 

Fostering

Independence

More and more adaptive kayaking programs, physical therapists and parks programs across the country are using our adaptive kayak equipment to increase people's independence and get them out on the water. This page highlights a number of those organizations and shows examples of their adapted kayak efforts. Scroll down for other adaptive paddling resources.

This video features the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association's Adaptive Kayaking Program. Based in Vermont, the program is an excellent example of what's possible when paddlers, adaptive equipment, volunteers and skilled program staff come together. 

WHO CAN KAYAK?

Can You Tell

Can You Tell

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The more relevant question is who can't kayak? One adaptive kayaking program manager told us she's never had to turn away a single person since she started using our Versa Paddle! Click on the adjacent links for examples of real people who use our products! Visit our YouTube channel and subscribe to the Product Demos & Customer Videos Playlist to see more customer videos. 

MANY PADDLERS HAVE
Spinal Cord Injuries
Paralysis or Quadriplegia

Balance or Coordination Problems
Ataxia
Use of One Arm/Limb
Arthritis of the Neck, Back, Shoulders or Hands
Traumatic Brain Injuries

Had a Stroke
Muscular Dystrophy
Cerebral Palsy
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
PTSD

Cognitive/Intellectual Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fibromyalgia
Spina Bifida
Neuromuscular Disease
Limited Mobility or Range of Motion
Shoulder Surgeries
Upper Extremity (UE) Fractures 
Wrist, Elbow or Shoulder Tendonitis
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ADAPTIVE KAYAKING TOOLS & RESOURCES

A SAMPLING OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT USE OUR PRODUCTS
Ability 360
Adaptive Adventures
Adaptive Paddling Solutions

Adaptive Sports Foundation
Adventures Without Limits
BORP Adaptive Sports & Rec
Burke Rehab Hospital
Cal Poly Adaptive Paddling Program
ConnectAbility MN

Cleveland Metro Parks
Craig Hospital Therapeutic
 Recreation
Daring Adventures

Environmental Travelling Companions
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology
Florida Outdoors Disabled Association
Friends of Nature - Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Kelly Brush Foundation

Kieran Broome Occupational Therapist
Kentwood, MI Parks & Recreation
LoCo 'Yaks​
Mayo Sports Partnership
CONTINUED...
Mecklenburg County Park & Rec
Move United (formerly DSUSA)
National Park Service

New England Disabled Sports 
Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (NDAA)
Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living
Oceans of Hope Foundation
Oregon Adaptive Sports
Outdoors For All
PA Center for Adapted Sports
Patriot Point
Rec2Connect
Rise Adaptive Sports

Selkie Adaptive Paddle
Shannon River Adventure
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Texas Camp Company

Upstate Cerebral Palsy

VA Puget Sound Health
VA Tomah Medical Center
Waypoint Adventure
Whistler Adaptive

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
And More

PROGRAM EXAMPLES

Review the photos and videos below to see examples of adaptations individuals and programs have made for paddlers of all abilities. You can find more in-depth stories on our blog. If you have photos, videos or tips you'd like to share, please contact us at info@angleoar.com.

ADAPTIVE CONSULTATIONS

REQUEST A CONSULTATION

If you're a paddler with a significant disability and would like to talk with a trained professional about whether adaptive kayaking might be a good fit for you, what equipment you might need, and how to get started, you can book a phone or video consultation with us. We have a number of certified adaptive paddling instructors available, some with extensive primary training as physical therapists, who have a solid understanding of both human physiology and adaptive kayaking.

Please Note: If you have a standard product question about whether our products might work for you or a loved one, or are making an initial inquiry, there's no need for a consultation -  please reach out any time  and we'll be happy to answer any questions. These consultations are generally for paddlers with unique or complex disabilities or injuries who may need more sophisticated adaptations.

HOW IT WORKS

Request a consultation by clicking  the Book Now button.

Decide what you can afford to pay and go through checkout. Your contribution is used to cover the cost of our colleagues' time. 

One of our adaptive instructors will reach out to you via phone or video to learn about your interests, needs and unique requirements. He or she may ask for some video footage for further analysis or for you to demonstrate your mobility. The consultation will culminate in a recommendation of adaptive products, if applicable. You are under no obligation to make any purchase. 

 

If you end up purchasing a Versa Paddle, Gamut Paddle Holder and/or Outriggers from us here at Angle Oar, we'll discount your purchase by your contribution amount, up to $50.

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