Monthly inclusive paddle days in California and hawaii

Adaptive Freedom Foundation ​

Through paddle days, community events, and adaptive recreation, we empower people with disabilities—bringing them into the water and into a community of joy, strength, and healing across California and Hawai‘i.
about us

Putting Smiles on Faces and Hope in Hearts….

The Adaptive Freedom Foundation is a nonprofit on a mission to make the healing power of the ocean accessible to people of all abilities. We create adaptive paddle boarding experiences that restore joy, confidence, and connection for individuals living with disabilities – and the families and caregivers who support them.
From first-time paddlers to Paralympic hopefuls, everyone deserves to feel the freedom of riding on the water

Inclusive paddle days
Monthly ocean adventures for people of all abilities.
Adaptive Eqipment
Custom WASUP Boards and support gear.
Community support & AWARENESS
Building awareness and connection.

Come join us

Together we can make the water accesible to all.
From first time paddlers to lifelong water lovers, everyone deservrs the freedom to explore and enjoy the healing power of the water. We create safe, welcoming paddle experiences on the ocean, lakes, and other waterways – and make the beach accessible for all abilities.

Events

We organize inclusive events for people with disabilities.

Help us raise money to give people of all abilities the freedom to play, paddle, and belong
August 16 2025

Paddle Day
Huntington Beach, CA

September 10 2025

Paddle Day
Honolulu, HI

November 08 2025

Adaptive Sports & Wellness Fair
Long Beach, CA

Our Impact
2025 Waves of Ability: Thrive in Motion
2020 We adAdaptive Freedom Foundation empowers hundreds each year to break barriers, experience the ocean, and discover limitless potential.apted with Covid
2018 -2019 We grew our programing
2017 We expanded into California
2016 AFF became a 501c3 and built our first boards
Our partners
Want to make a difference?

Your donation turns barriers into possibilities, giving people of all abilities the chance to move, connect, and thrive.