Name: Adaptive Paddling
Start: 2026-02-21T13:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-21T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library

Join us for an engaging and informative session on Adaptive Paddling, focused on making paddlesports more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for people of all abilities. Whether you’re an instructor, paddler, educator, caregiver, or community member, you’ll leave with practical strategies for adapting equipment and teaching approaches to support participation on the water.
Led by: Barry Collert, Adaptive Paddling Instructor
Hosted by: Show-Me Women Paddlers
When: Saturday, Feb. 21 | 1:30–5:30 PM
Where: Brentwood Branch Library – Community Room
2214 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804
What we’ll cover:
Foundations of adaptive and universal paddling
Outfitting and modifying equipment for diverse needs
Instructional strategies that prioritize safety, comfort, and dignity
Building more inclusive paddlesports programs and communities
We’ll also hear a short presentation from Team River Runners, highlighting their mission to get veterans on the water through paddlesports.
Cost: Free (offered at no cost due to community support)
Who it’s for: Open to paddlers of all genders and experience levels
Registration: No registration required
If you or someone you know is navigating mobility challenges — or if you want to learn how to make paddlesports more inclusive in your community — we’d love to have you join us.