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"The design work of Equal Adventure Developments is core to Interventure's activities, particularly on the water and expeditions - without EAD's great designs, these things would not be possible for many people with physical disabilities."

Karen Darke
Chair
Interventure

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We regularly participate in and support inclusive expeditions which involve disabled and non-disabled people. The internationally based research and adventure expeditions have focused on expanding opportunities and horizons whilst demonstrating best practice, sustainability and partnership.

DEVELOPMENT
Interventure  TOP
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We enjoy a close working relationship with Interventure, by providing technical support and specialist equipment for their annual programme of handcycling and sea kayaking events in the UK. We are also proud to be a sponsor of Interventure's fist international expedition, an inclusive sea kayak odessey from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Juneau, Alaska, following the legendary inside passage. A journey of approximately 1000 miles unsupported by sea kayak.

Inclusive Expedition Practice Project  TOP
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We were involved in the development of a range of initiatives at the Royal Geographical Society’s Expedition Advisory Centre. The foundation work continues and EAD staff continue to play a role in supporting the development of inclusive Expedition and Fieldwork opportunities for all.

training
Canalfon Treweryn  TOP
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We have developed a specific course for White Water Raft Guides to ensure that staff at CT are able to utilize the latest coaching, leadership and equipment to make it possible to create a safe, challenging and inclusive rafting environment.

We have also given summary lectures at WCA, coaching conferences 1997 - 2001. A range of seminars talks and courses aimed at linking good coaching practice to what could be called inclusive aspects of coaching practice.

Plas Y Brenin  TOP
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We developed a specific course of staff training for Plas Y Brenin National Mountain Centre delivered in 1999. The course focused on linking the issues to do with inclusive practice across disciplines and impairments building on best inclusive practice from a range of outdoor sports and performance scenarios.

RESEARCH
Inclusive Fitness Initiative  TOP
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The Inclusive Fitness Initiative is a national development programme with four key elements; Equipment, Training, Marketing, Sports Development. The IFI uses a combination of all these elements to ensure a holistic approach to providing an inclusive fitness facilities in England. We have been involved in the development of standards for inclusive fitness equipment design since the inception of the project.

We continue to provide support to the IFI research programme through its involvement and support of the Sports Engineering department at Sheffield Hallam University.

People Led Design - Design Led Social Change  TOP
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With the kind support of Brunel University’s department of Bioengineering (BIB) and Emeritus Professor H.S Wolff, director, Suresh Paul is now writing up a PhD which has its origins in the foundation of the work of our organisation.

This research study is based around a methodological analysis which hopes to bring together a range of languages and individual research techniques from a range of disciplines to highlight the benefits of multidisciplinary inclusive practice, bringing together design, sports and coaching science and biomechanics.

This project adds depth to the holistic work of our team, providing academic rigor to the groundbreaking practical design and development work.

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