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All aboard: users' experiences of adapted paddling programs.

Darien Merrick¹, Kyle Hillman¹, Alice Wilson¹

¹Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

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|February 15, 2020

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Adaptive paddling programs offer meaningful experiences for individuals with diverse disabilities, fostering fun, exercise, and a sense of accomplishment. However, program availability and risk management policies can limit participation.

Keywords:

Outdoor recreation adaptive water sports disability paddling safety

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation science
Disability studies
Adapted sports

Background:

Limited research exists on the experiences of adaptive kayakers and paddle boarders, particularly those with disabilities beyond spinal cord injuries.
Adaptive paddling programs aim to provide inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals with diverse support needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the lived experiences of individuals participating in adaptive kayaking and paddle boarding programs.
To understand the personal meaning, skill development, and environmental factors influencing participation in adaptive paddling.

Main Methods:

An ethnographic approach was employed, including participant observations (n=24) and semi-structured interviews (n=11).
Participants included children and adults requiring physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial supports.
Thematic analysis was used to analyze the collected data.

Main Results:

Three key themes emerged: 'Different Strokes' (personal meaning, valuing fun, exercise, relaxation), 'Turning the Tide' (progression from doubt to competence), and 'Headwinds' (navigating social, institutional, and economic barriers like funding and risk aversion).
Participants found paddling to be a meaningful activity for exercise, enjoyment, goal achievement, socialization, and relaxation.
Paddlers valued adaptive equipment options that accommodated their physical abilities and preferences for disclosing their disability.

Conclusions:

Adaptive paddling programs should offer diverse configurations and equipment to support individual choices, functional abilities, and preferences for exercise, socialization, risk-taking, and independence.
Program developers and clinicians should consider these factors to enhance participant experience and engagement.
Barriers such as limited program availability, risk management policies, and funding constraints can impede access to adaptive paddling opportunities.