The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District teamed up with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an adaptive kayaking event at Ottawa Metro Park.
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Those with developmental disabilities got a chance to get out on the water and have some fun today.
The adaptive kayaks come with additional safety methods and equipment, such as paddle holders and stabilizers, to make kayaking for all residents more accessible.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District teamed up with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an adaptive kayaking event at Ottawa Metro Park. The adaptive kayaks come with additional safety methods and equipment, such as paddle holders and stabilizers, to make kayaking for all residents more accessible. The event also had karaoke, a photo booth, and the beetle van from the parks district for all to enjoy.
The event also had karaoke, a photo booth, and the beetle van from the parks district for all to enjoy.
Park officials were thrilled to offer those with disabilities a chance to get outside and make some memories.
Park officials were thrilled to offer those with disabilities a chance to get outside and make some memories.
"We're having a great time. It's all smiles out here. People who perhaps who have never had the opportunity to get out on the water are experiencing boating today, and that's kind of what we were trying to do, ya know? Make this an accessible program and get the community that maybe hasn't had a chance to do this; get them out on the water and having a good time. We're all smiles today, having a great time," said Dan Hodges, education supervisor at Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.
The adaptive kayaks and equipment came thanks to a grant to the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District from the state.
