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Inclusion Training for Practitioners

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Beginner → Intermediate → Professional Leader

  Inclusive Training That Builds Confidence, Skills & Impact   

Developing the right skills, knowledge, and confidence to support disabled people in outdoor activities can feel challenging — but that’s exactly where Equal Adventure Developments makes a difference.

With over 30 years of experience, we have been inspiring and supporting inclusion in outdoor adventure and active lifestyles. Our accredited training courses take a fresh, positive approach — focusing on what’s possible and what can be achieved.

We offer a growing range of training programmes designed to develop confident, capable, and inclusive outdoor leaders. From expedition leadership to paddlesports and safety training, our courses go beyond qualifications — they are built around practical skills, real-world experience, and meaningful impact.

With flexible modules suited to different levels of experience, our training enables individuals and organisations to confidently and safely adapt activities to meet the needs of all participants.
At Equal Adventure Developments, we believe training should be accessible, inclusive, and relevant. Whether you're just starting or advancing your professional practice, our programmes help you:

  • Build confidence and leadership skills
  • Gain industry-relevant, IOL-accredited qualifications
  • Learn inclusive and adaptive approaches
  • Develop skills for real expeditions and outdoor environments

We also offer bespoke training solutions tailored to the needs of organisations and teams.

Train with purpose. Lead with confidence. Create impact through adventure.

Inclusion Training Online Courses EAD

Equal Adventure Developments provides accredited, inclusive outdoor adventure training and expeditions designed for all abilities, with a focus on disability awareness and adapted, safe participation. Courses range from half-day introductory workshops to specialised, high-intensity outdoor training for practitioners, organisations, and individuals.

Coaches

Mike Devlin

Mike is an experienced outdoor instructor and paddle sport specialist, with a lifetime of leading and guiding across rivers, mountains, and remote environments worldwide, bringing a wealth of real-world knowledge and adventure to every session.

Suresh Paul

Founder of Equal Adventure and experienced educator, Suresh brings decades of expertise in inclusive adventure, combining innovative design, research, and hands-on leadership to create accessible outdoor experiences for all.

Chris Heaney

As a paddlesport coach and outdoor educator. Chris is known for delivering engaging, real-world learning both in formal education and adventure sport coaching settings. With a strong background paddling on inland waters from Utah to the Zanskar, and coastal waters ranging from North Africa to Greenland. He brings experience, energy, empathy and authenticity to every session and prioritises your needs to ensure you get the most out of every session.

James Dyer

James is an award-winning leadership coach with nearly 30 years of experience leading teams in remote and challenging environments. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a recognised professional with the Institute of Outdoor Learning, he brings valuable real-world insight to his coaching, helping individuals and organisations grow with confidence and purpose.

Andy Hall

Andy brings decades of experience across climbing, kayaking, skiing, and outdoor education. After 20 years as a head teacher at an outdoor cenatre in North Wales, he now splits his time between ski teaching in Italy and guiding across Scotland’s mountains, coasts, and rivers. His adventures have taken him from Arctic river expeditions to Nepal and Patagonia, but his heart remains in the Cairngorms, where he continues to explore and share his passion for the outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

What experience do I need to join?

No prior experience is required for introductory courses. Advanced modules are suitable for those already working in outdoor or educational settings.

Are the courses accredited?

Yes, many of our courses are accredited (including IOL-approved programmes), ensuring recognised professional development.

Who are the courses designed for?

Our training is suitable for instructors, organisations, educators, volunteers, and anyone looking to improve inclusive practice in outdoor environments.

Do you offer bespoke training for organisations?

Yes, we design tailored training programmes to meet the specific needs of your team, environment, and participants.

What makes this training different?

Our approach is practical, inclusive, and experience-based — focused on what is possible, not limitations.

Can training be delivered online?

Yes, we offer blended learning options combining online modules with in-person practical sessions.

How do I book a course?

You can book directly through the website or contact the team to discuss the best course for your needs.

TRAINING

Sharing knowledge and experience to confront inequality, by delivering practical training inspired by communities; grounded in evidence and research. 

TRAINING

Sharing knowledge and experience to confront inequality, by delivering practical training inspired by communities; grounded in evidence and research. 

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TRAINING

Sharing knowledge and experience to confront inequality, by delivering practical training inspired by communities; grounded in evidence and research. 

TRAINING

Sharing knowledge and experience to confront inequality, by delivering practical training inspired by communities; grounded in evidence and research. 

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ABOUT

  • Having the right skills, knowledge and equipment that supports disabled people to participate to their full potential can be a daunting challenge. Equal Adventure Developments has been inspiring and supporting inclusion in outdoor adventure and active lifestyles for over thirty years. Our accredited training courses take a unique, fresh and positive approach, focusing on what is possible and can be achieved. With a range of modules to support different levels of experience our training enables practitioners and organisations to confidently and safely adapt activities based on the needs of participants.

  • Equal Adventure Developments offers IOL accredited training solutions and bespoke training programs, for individuals and organisation.
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    Equal Adventure Developments
    The Old Dairy
    Grantown on Spey
    Morayshire
    PH26 3NA
    Scotland, UK

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