I am in the process of creating and designing my own adaptive equipment but would like to know what is the need that is not being met. All suggestions welcome!
2007-01-19 06:30:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
The very fact of wilderness prevents people with severe disabilities from participating because not only does a backpacker have to be able to carry his own gear, move under his own power, and take care of himself, but in the event of emergency he has to be able to rise above his usual routine, push his limits, and fight to survive. You could make wilderness accessible and safe for disabled people, but it will no longer be wilderness, it will be a park. And there are plenty of parks, with campgrounds, horseback riding, wheelchair ramps, etc. all over, for disabled people a plenty to enjoy themselves in nature thoroughly and safely.
2007-01-19 10:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Which disabilities? Vision, hearing, mobility, mental? I'm partially deaf and outdoors are okay, it's urban areas that suck. Working with people who have mental disabilities outdoors is rewarding, but I'm not sure there's any adaptive equipment that would help. Think about horseback riding for people with mobility impairments or mabey something to make crutches work on the beach. Tried that too; that sucks.
2007-01-20 02:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For people with hand/arm amputations:
-Adaptors on fishing rod & reel.
-Holes/Grips for Amputee Canoe Paddles.
For people with paralysis:
-Seat insert with back & safety features/belt for canoeing.
-All-terrain rickshaw for short but rough portages.
For the blind:
-Fishing float "bobber" with a bell or sound device.
For people who stutter:
-H-h-h-handles
For people who can't whistle:
-uh...I dunno, a helmet?
2007-01-20 21:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by The Smuggler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋