Abilities in Motion provides specialized kayak programs for all ages and abilities:
People with disabilities
People with special needs
Seniors
The benefits of kayaking for physically or developmentally disabled people are the same as for everyone else - fresh air, exercise, relaxation, appreciation of the flora, fauna, and the music of the paddle.
There is an emphasis on safety in all areas of this sport; instructors are qualified and the ratio of paddlers to instructor is kept low, sometimes 1:1 if necessary.
Abilities in Motion also supports integrating sports with other recreational activities, opportunities for adaptive recreation are increasing, but slowly.