This is a wonderful option! I too have a physical disability with my left leg due to a spinal injury. I picked this exact kayak for a low impact exercise option, and four years later I am so glad I did. I love taking my kayak out on the water. I have exclusively kayaked in coastal waters off the central coast of CA. The pedal propeller system is beautifully tuned to just the right gear ratio; you can reach an amazing speed with little effort. I usually spend the entire day (dawn till dusk) out on the water pedaling and paddling around. I've even towed my parents behind me when my father injured his shoulder on a trip. I didn't even notice the extra weight of a tandem kayak behind me. I've also found this kayak to be so stable I haven't yet been able to flip it, even when trying to flip the boat on purpose so I can practice righting it. Four years on the water and my family jokes that we don't know if my life jacket actually works because it's never gotten wet. I'm the only one in my family who hasn't been dumped from their boat at one time or another. The only difficulty this kayak presents is it's weight. It is fairly heavy for the average kayak (almost 100lbs for just the hull, no accessories), so be prepared. But there are solutions, you just have to think of them or look for them on the web. There's always an answer to every situation. And kayaking is best enjoyed by industrious, "MacGyver" spirited people who ready to come up with solutions to difficulties they encounter. I hope you try it, and I hope you enjoy it! Kayaking is a very enjoyable and very addictive experience.