New sit paddleboards let people with a disability like Shane Hyrhorec enjoy water sports

When Shane Hryhorec saw accessible paddleboards overseas he wanted to make sure people in Australia could give them a go too. Key points: The adapted paddleboard makes the activity more accessible for people with a disability Disability advocate Shane Hryhorec says the design allows people to get out on the water safely Push Mobility has four boards available for people to try out the activity The paddleboards, designed by a company in the Czech Republic, have customised seats fixed on a traditional board. Push Mobility founder Shane Hryhorec tries out a sit paddle board designed for people with disabilities. Shane Hryhorec says a sit paddle board enables people with disabilities to get out more in the water. "If they do fall in, as long as there is a life jacket, they've got people to support them, I think that's still an activity people can participate in," Mr Hryhorec said.