At the RAD Recreation Adapted Society, we believe a paralyzing injury doesn’t mean the end of an active, outdoor lifestyle. In fact, we know that with the right support and equipment, an independent and adventurous life is still entirely possible.
From skiing and watersports to hiking, gym workouts, and biking—there are incredible adaptive devices out there that make it all accessible again. The problem? They’re expensive. Outrageously expensive. We’re talking tens of thousands of dollars—just to get back to the basics of life and sport.
That’s where RAD Society comes in.
We exist to eliminate financial barriers to adaptive recreation by providing access to high-cost adaptive equipment at low-cost rental rates. No loans. No interest. Just access.
Accessible Friendly Business
Learn more about accessibility in LangfordRAD Recreation Adapted Society (RAD) is a charity for independent-living individuals with short term and permanent mobility issues, headed by local woman Tanelle Bolt. RAD believes sustaining a paralyzing injury shouldn't end an active, outdoor lifestyle. They fundraise and accept donations to purchase assistive devices, removing the financial burden of expensive equipment. RAD also supports individuals post-injury through peer support and a charity event to help with the major costs and stresses that occur after an injury. The RAD Gearbox lives at Langford Lake, and is open on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Mid-week rental requests can be made at radsociety.ca. It’s fitted with a wheelchair-friendly, height-adjustable work bench supplied with tools to repair and customize equipment.
Gear includes:
- Access Trax – a portable path system which grants wheel and walker access over sandy,
rough, or slippery terrain - Mountain Trike – an all-terrain wheelchair
- Wave Ski – a sit on top surf board
- Adaptive Kayaks
- Handcycles of varying sizes and styles
- And many more adaptive outdoor toys!
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