Kings County 902-679-3998
Adaptive Equipment Loan programs
Adapted equipment loans are a fantastic way for persons with a disability to enjoy recreation and sport in their region. There is a wide range for choices and each region has different choices. Below are the different loan programs and links to more information.
Youtube videos by NS Northern Region Inclusion and Access Committee to show how maintain and fit the equipment for best experience (sledge, hippocampus, lifejacket, wheelchair and hand cycle)
Valley
Valley Equipment Loan
Fundy
Antigonish County Programs
Antigonish County Recreation (ACR) offers an equipment loan program to incorporate its newly acquired adapted equipment. This program will allow all of ACR’s equipment to be loaned out without any financial or logistical barriers.
Cape Breton Island
CBRM Recreation
902-563-0901
South Shore
YSMRA
The Yarmouth Shelburne Municipal Recreation Association (YSMRA) owns various pieces of recreation equipment as a way to enhance the recreational opportunities available within Yarmouth and Shelburne counties.
South Shore
Sledges for Residents of Shelburne & Yarmouth Counties
Sledges enable participants with physical disabilities, mobility challenges or individuals who do not know how to skate, to enjoy the game of hockey or go for a sled on the ice. Players move on the ice by propelling their sledge with two sticks with picks on the end or sledges can be pushed with a push bar attachment.
Central
IWK Recreation Therapy Kids Rehab Service
The biggest in the province. IWK Recreation Therapy has 100's of items. They are taken well care of and staff provide you with the instructions for safe and fun while using. Adapted Bikes, beach and trail equipment + more
