Vernon Adaptive
VPC HAS TEAMED UP WITH WITH VERNON ADAPTIVE
Access Revolution promotes inclusive access to outdoor recreation for people of all abilities by providing adaptive equipment, opportunities, education and resources.
The VPC, and Access Revolution believe that everyone deserves the right to play outside and participate in community, alongside their family and friends.
Over the coming year we are focused on the expansion of the VPC compound and programs to accommodate the adaptive equipment required to empower people living with disabilities to access Okanagan Lake and enjoy water activities such as stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking.
BECOME A PADDLING SPONSOR
Exciting fundraising opportunities are made possible through our strategic partnership with Independent Living Vernon, a local charitable organization. Donors and paddling sponsors will receive a tax receipt for their generosity and shout-outs on social media.
Reach out to via email Jordan or at 778-229-1744 for more information
COME PADDLE WITH US!
Join our inclusive paddling sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays. Your friends, family and support people are welcome to join you on the water as well, just let us know in advance. We are also available for special group bookings and will travel to your desired location for a fee. Please text or email our Instructor and Program Manager - adaptive@vernonpaddlingcentre.ca or text /call 778-229-1744 to book your sessions or find out more!
Our Inclusive Program
The Vernon Adaptive Program provides exciting and inclusive paddling opportunities to our community and beyond. We utilize innovative adaptive equipment to get people of all abilities and ages out on the water. Our selection of adaptive paddle boards allow people to experience the water from the comfort and safety of their own manual wheelchair or we have many other seating/standing modifications for those with limited balance. Our beautiful double and single kayaks are dialed in with outriggers for stability and an assortment of backrests, paddle mounts and hand grips so that everyone can participate.
Vernon Adaptive: Mission
To promote equal access to the water by providing exciting inclusive paddling opportunities to our community and visitors so that everyone has the chance to enjoy meaningful time on the water with their friends & family. By removing physical, financial and social barriers, everyone benefits and no one is left behind.
Meet Our Instructor
Jordan Kerton, the founder of Vernon Adaptive, is a Paddle Canada certified Advanced Flat water Instructor and Recreation Therapist with over 20 years in the field. Jordan first brought wheelchair paddle boarding to Canada in 2014 when she became the Canadian distributor of the Onit Ability Board. Jordan is a passionate pioneer in the adaptive paddling industry. The pillars of her program are safety, FUN, nature therapy and skill building!
Thank you to our sponsors!
