Adaptive Recreation Equipment

Adaptive recreation and exercise equipment for the physically challenged 1 800 634 4351.

Adaptive recreation equipment.

Individuals with disabilities and their family friends and caregivers are encouraged to recreate together. Adaptive equipment materials and support provided in one recreation environment may not be readily available in another comparable environment. The mission of dream adaptive recreation is to enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities by providing year round outdoor adaptive recreational opportunities. Fortunately there has never been more adaptive equipment available.

Don krebs learned to water ski at the age of 4. All sports including adaptive sports require equipment in order to play. Outdoor recreation for all. Examples of adaptive equipment or assistive technology are wheelchairs lifts standing frames gait trainers augmentative communication devices bath chairs and recreational items such as swings or tricycles a growing market for adaptive equipment is in the use of mobility vans.

In short it s important for most people s happiness. When he turned 18 he joined the national speed boat and water ski association and began to ski competitively. We support individuals ages 5 to adults with physical cognitive intellectual developmental and sensory challenges. Adaptive equipment for outdoor recreation.

Since 1954 supporting active healthy joyful and more inclusive living for people of all ages and abilities. Outdoor recreation is life enhancing. When disabilities create barriers to experiencing the outdoors adaptive outdoor recreation steps in. One of the key components of a fulfilling life for all individuals is the opportunity to take part in hobbies sports recreation the arts and other interests outside of academics or work.

Adaptive recreation is committed to providing programs and presentations to campus organizations about adaptive equipment and programs. Today with the proper adaptive equipment dozens of sports are accessible to people with disabilities. It s access to nature. By the age of 17 he was water skiing at speeds of over 90 miles an hour.

Now more than ever although there is still a ways to go. Consideration should be given to assuring that materials and services e g activity aides purchased aren t so specialized that the participant using these adaptations don t have their options and. Adaptive recreational equipment can help ensure that individuals with disabilities can participate more fully in.