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
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
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
ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT BUDGETING CALCULATOR
ADAPTIVE
EQUIPMENT LIST
FROM A TO Z
INTERVIEW ON THE ORIGINS OF ANGLE OAR & CREATING ACCESS FOR ALL
REFERENCE ARTICLES
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.