At the core of the ACA's Adaptive Program, Adaptive Paddling Workshops (APWs) provide the information necessary to seamlessly integrate individuals with physical disabilities into outdoor recreation programs in the context of paddlesports. 

APWs focus on five key topics:

(1) Language, Etiquette and Interaction

(2) The Legal Context

(3) Cultivating Seamless Integration

(4) Adaptive Outfitting Concepts & Goals

(5) Mechanics of Adaptive Outfitting for Paddlesports.

An APW involves hands-on learning in both a classroom and in calm, protected waters. 

An APW can be used once as the Update portion of your ACA Instructor certification maintenance requirements for all ACA paddling disciplines except Safety and Rescue.

For additional questions about the APW curriculum or Endorsement standards, please email Joe Moore at: Joe@AdaptiveExpeditions.org

Pre-Requisites: ACA Instructor certification in any discipline 

Cost: $200

Dates:
Sunday, October 25: 4pm-7pm
Monday & Tuesday, October 26 & 27: 8:30am - 5:30pm

For kayakers with physical disabilities (and those interested in becoming kayakers), the final day of an APW offers a perfect opportunity to learn from experts how to modify equipment and learn technique to paddle comfortably, safely and with a high level of performance.  Participating in the APW will prepare you to join Adaptive Expeditions on kayaking day trips and expeditions.  To participate for free during the final day of the APW please call Joe Moore at Adaptive Expeditions (843.637.7269) or email Joe@AdaptiveExpeditions.org.

For further information, please see the following link for Post-Conference Events for the ACA Instructor Trainer Conference