Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement (CANOE)®
Helping clients & families participate in their daily occupations to improve their well-being.
Our approach
Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement’s (CANOE)® approach to occupational therapy may differ from the norm. Our job is to help you & your family get more tools in your toolbox so that you can do all the activities you need, want, or have to do in a day done! Our job is not to “fix” you, but to meet you where you’re at and work on skills or adaptations that YOU want to participate in you daily life. We also encourage challenging the “glass ceiling” in the disability community!
2026-2027 Sponsors!
United Access 2026-2027 Premier Partner
“At United Access, we are committed to changing and improving the lives of people with mobility disabilities along with their families and caregivers. We put you, our customer, at the center of every decision we make and strive to bring you the best quality service and products in the industry. The United Access team is committed to changing and improving the lives of people with mobility disabilities along with their families and caregivers. Our mobility consultants, service and rental team, financing partners, and corporate team all work together to put you, our customer, at the center of every decision we make and strive to bring you the best quality service and products in the industry. We’ve got hundreds of makes and models of wheelchair accessible vehicles from the best names in mobility for you to choose from. With rear- and side-entry handicap vans available, you can get the accessible vehicle that’s best for you, all through our simple, fast, online buying process.”
Planet Fitness in Lakewood, Colorado, Our Event Partner!
“We strive to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected. That’s why at Planet Fitness Lakewood, CO, we make sure our club is clean and welcoming, our team members are friendly, and our certified trainers are ready to help. Whether you’re a first-time gym user or a fitness veteran, you’ll always have a home in our Judgement Free Zone®. Download our free PF mobile app and get access to hundreds of workout videos, a personal fitness tracker, partner rewards and discounts and more.”
Our Services
Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services
CANOE® offers occupational therapy services to people ages 2mo-26years old (Older than 26yrs, that's great! We take adults too so don’t worry! Chat with us and we'll see if its a good fit!) Currently being offered in person in the state of Colorado, and remote options available in the states of Colorado & Michigan. See about tab for more info!
Aquatic Therapy & Learn-To-Swim
CANOE® offers aquatic therapy & learn to swim classes under outpatient therapy services. We are a licensed trained provider with the American Red Cross for learn-to-swim and water safety lessons. Aquatic therapy is a unique service that offers a blend of occupation therapy and learn to swim. Dual services is an option here, you do not have to choose between aquatic therapy OR learn to swim, why not both?!?! Offered in the state of Colorado.
Home Modification Evaluations
A one time appointment and evaluation for those with disabilities needing to change their home for medical reasons, safety reasons, sensory reasons, and more!
In-person & remote options available
Currently CANOE® services areas all over Denver and suburbia! We have clients that come from Conifer, Castle Rock, Evergreen, Conifer, Thornton, Denver, Lakewood, Littleton, Englewood, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Highlands Ranch, and Parker. Depending on service type, virtual services can be available!
You can travel to our locations for outpatient or aquatic therapy services at, Our Dry Land Outpatient Clinic (285&Wadsworth), 2 Hotel Pools (285&Wadsworth), Englewood Recreation (Englewood), and Ridge Recreation Center (Littleton).
CANOE is a Licensed Training Provider of the American Red Cross, independently authorized to deliver Red Cross training and certification courses. As an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor™ and Learn-to-Swim Provider, we are committed to preparing confident instructors and swimmers with essential water safety skills.
Meet our team
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CANOE® is doing business as Building Blocks OT, LLC in the states of Colorado & Michigan. If you have the contact information or website link for Building Blocks OT, LLC do not fear! That information will be forwarded to the CANOE® addresses.