{"product_id":"canoeing-and-kayaking-for-people-with-disabilities-1","title":"Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWater is the ultimate equalizer. Canoeing and kayaking are activities that      emphasize ability. Skill is determined by ability and attitude, and people      at all skill levels, with and without disabilities, can find enjoyment in      canoeing and kayaking. All that paddlers need are the willingness to      accept instruction and be challenged and the ability to adapt to new      situations. \u0026amp;lt;i\u0026amp;gt;Canoeing and Kayaking for People With Disabilities\u0026amp;lt;\/i\u0026amp;gt;      presents strategies that give people of all abilities the opportunity to      discover the challenge, freedom, and renewal found in paddling. The book,      written by adaptive paddling pioneer Janet A. Zeller, will help you build      on your existing knowledge of paddling techniques so you can share the      sport with a variety of people with disabilities. Zeller presents best      practices based on her years of experience as a paddler with a disability      and the experiences of other instructors and recreation and health care      professionals. The text includes tested instructional techniques and      equipment adaptations as well as safety information and rescue protocols.      By focusing on each person's ability, outdoor professionals, paddling      instructors, and recreation providers can learn how to make paddling      available to those with disabilities. These topics are presented in the      text: \u0026amp;lt;ul\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;General guidelines for working with people with disabilities      \u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;Information on legal requirements, including accessibility at      facilities and launching and landing sites, program access, development of      eligibility criteria, and assessment of facility accessibility      \u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;Thorough coverage of common disabilities, their implications for      instructors, and teaching strategies and adaptations for each disability      \u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;Guidance in choosing gear and modifying or building equipment to meet      the needs of paddlers with disabilities \u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;Consideration of safety and      risk factors, rescue priorities, and adaptations for rolling \u0026amp;lt;li\u0026amp;gt;Factors      to consider when planning a trip, including the ratio of paddlers with and      without disabilities, taking wheelchairs and mobility devices on the trip,      and route selection\u0026amp;lt;\/ul\u0026amp;gt; The book also includes numerous resources,      checklists, and forms to assist you in running your program. Pretrip      resources such as the medical information form and the Paddler's Interview      will help you collect information about each paddler's medical history and      discuss expectations, ability levels, and concerns. You'll also find tips      on choosing trip and instruction locations, gear checklists, and an      emergency response plan checklist. A glossary provides information on      diseases and conditions to assist paddling instructors in developing      appropriate accommodations. Paddling provides unique opportunities for      people of all abilities to overcome personal challenges, master new      skills, experience the outdoors, and enjoy physical activity with fellow      paddlers. Packed with information about safe adaptations, techniques, and      integrated opportunities, \u0026amp;lt;i\u0026amp;gt;Canoeing and Kayaking for People With      Disabilities\u0026amp;lt;\/i\u0026amp;gt; is your resource for making paddling a reality for those      with disabilities.     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Janet A. Zeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31972165419140,"sku":"9781492573326","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492573326_5827a2a1-fba0-4b16-ba30-4f8d72cc7401.jpg?v=1783407993","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/canoeing-and-kayaking-for-people-with-disabilities-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}