Adaptive Equipment

Adaptive equipment improves accessibility for those with mobility related disabilities. This free, lending service is based on availability and reservation. Equipment may be borrowed for up to two weeks. A minimum of one week notice is appreciated for requests.

Adaptive recreation equipment inventory

Two Ice sledges (Two sizes with available ice picks)
Five Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchairs
Duet bike
Handcycle
Sit Ski (available for use only at the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre)
Snow Coach
Beach/balloon wheels

Reserve equipment

Reserve adaptive equipment in three easy steps:

Email inclusion@stjohns.ca or call 709-576-6972.
New users must schedule an equipment orientation with staff.
All users must complete and return the Adaptive Equipment Lending Request. Submit the form to inclusion@stjohns.ca or drop off in person at our administrative office for Recreation, H.G.R. Mews Community Centre at 60 Blackler Avenue.

Please note: A minimum of one weeks notice is required for requests.

Duet Bike

The duet bike provides a supported seated cycling experience for individuals who are unable to ride a traditional bicycle. Bonus feature: when you arrive at your destination, the wheelchair detaches and is fully functional.

Measurements:

Bike: 51” L x 14” W x 39” H
Wheelchair: 33” L x 25” W x 41” H
Wheelchair seat: 15.5” D x 18” W

Ice Sledge

Ice sledges provide a seated skating experience. Ideal for leisure skating or sledge hockey and have optional rear push handle attachment and/or self-propelling sticks. The leg/footrest is telescopic to fit a variety of users.

Available sizes:

Standard 14-inch bucket seat
Large 16-inch bucket seat

All Terrain Wheelchair

A lightweight and waterproof all-terrain wheelchair. The hippocampe with wheels is great for trails, parks, sidewalks and splashpads. Other hippocampe attachment options include beach wheels that are great for beaches or the hippocampe with skis that is great for snow covered terrain.

Available sizes:

Seat width is 16.5" with a weight capacity of 285lbs.

Small - Under 4'7" in length
Medium - 4'7" to 5'9" in length
Large - 5'9" to 6'3" in length
Extra Large - 6'3"

Hand Cycle

The handcycle is ideal for those with good upper body strength and coordination to ride through trails, parks and neighborhoods. Features a 17-inch wide, sliding adjustable seat and adjustable footrest.

Sit Ski

A sit ski, sometimes referred to as a bi-ski, with adjustable telescopic footrest and 12-inch wide seat, is best suited for users with good upper body strength and coordination. Available on loan for cross country use only at the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre.

Snow Coach

The snow coach sled, with raised back support and headrest, provides users with a seated sliding experience along flat, snow covered terrain. A caregiver/attendant pushes from behind. One size fits most.