Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.works to design and develop cost effective adaptive equipment to help provide greater access to the outdoors for persons with physical disabilities. In addition to innovative new designs, whenever possible we work to adapt and incorporate existing products so as to reduce the overall cost of production prototypes. This enables us to field test new equipment without exhaustive overhead expenses.
The following is a partial list of Therapeutic Adventures innovative adaptive outdoor equipment designs:
Central Virginia’s First Adaptive Fitness Course (Accessible for persons with mobility impairments with Braille directions for blind and visually impaired)
Healthsports Mitts (Gortex) Enable persons with limited hand function to hold ski poles or outriggers
Canoe/Kayak Paddling Mitts
Nordic Tur Pulk (cross country touring sit ski with height adjustments to accommodate depth of snow)
Healthsports SnoWalker (reciprocal walker)
Custom Molded-Foam-In-Place Mono-Ski Seat Cushion
Mono-Ski Travel Bag
Climbing/Rappelling Harness - For persons with lower extremity impairments/reciprocating
Outdoor Freedom AT Wheelchair (All Terrain Chair)
Adaptive Fly Fishing Pontoon Boat
IndependencePlus ® AT Cart
Sea Kayak with Adaptive Seat and Sponsons - Stabilizers for balance
Freedom Snowshoe Outriggers
Adaptive Sailing seat
Sailing Mitts - With cam device for persons with hand impairments to work the sheets
"Paths to Happiness" – Trail Accessibility project -- Moormans River Nature Area – Thomas Jefferson Trout Unlimited "Catch & Release" section
We take great pride in providing comprehensive services to prepare you for the outdoors. Our staff will guide you and work with you to discover all the factors that should be considered to get ready for your next outdoor challenge.
**Our staff has identified and tested a wide variety of outdoor gear to help you enjoy your outdoors.
Therapeutic Adventures staff can provide the following:
Assessment Services
Knowledge about products and advances in technology within the rehabilitation and outdoor industries (clothing, gear, equipment)
Design and development of new adaptive outdoor products
Modification and retrofitting of existing products
Outdoor safety and risk management
Referrals to programs where you can receive instruction
Trip planning considerations
Evaluation for environmental access
Preparation and training for adaptive outdoor activities
