PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION SALUTES VETERANS, OFFERS ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE RECREATION: ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
Posted: November 10th, 2011 1:30 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mark Ross, Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation Salutes Veterans, Offers Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation:
Activities for People with Disabilities & Special Needs
(Portland, OR) -
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is proud to offer Adapted & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) programs and activities: community-based recreation activities and leisure services specially designed for children, teens, and adults who have a disability and/or special needs. AIR services are designed to assist people in developing and using their leisure time in ways that enhance their health, well-being, and independence.
PP&R is proud of our veterans and their valiant service. AIR programs are offered to anyone, including, but not limited to, returning veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who may have experienced life-changing events overseas.
About the Program
PP&R's Adapted & Inclusive Recreation is considered one of the top specialized community recreation programs in the United States. The AIR program serves people of all ages and types of special needs at sites throughout the city, including Portland Parks & Recreation's community centers and SUN community schools. Participants need not live in Portland to participate in AIR programs; however, non-Portland residents pay a slightly higher fee.
"We value Portland Parks & Recreation's AIR activities, facilities, and commitment to veterans," says Michelle Davidson of the Oregon Military Support Network http://www.oregonmilitarysupportnetwork.org. "PP&R's programs provide many relaxing, fulfilling options to former and current military personnel, including returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans."
For more information on AIR, including the Fall 2011 catalog, please visit
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=39830
AIR Staff
Our staff has a wide variety of experience working with people who have special needs in community recreation, education, or clinical settings. Many of our AIR staff have advanced degrees in subjects including therapeutic recreation, social work, school counseling, and human resources management.
How to Participate
Please contact the Adapted & Inclusive Recreation staff at 503-823-4328. You may also email Kevin.Mattias@portlandoregon.gov or Teresa.Koon@portlandoregon.gov
PERSONAL CARE POLICY
If a participant has a disability and requires assistance with personal care, PP&R staff will provide personal care assistance only for participants registered for activities designated as Preschool or Youth. PP&R will not provide personal care to participants registered for activities designated as Teen, Adult, Senior, Parent/Child, and Family. These older participants are encouraged to bring their own personal assistant to the activity (at no charge) to provide any necessary personal care. For more information about this policy, contact Program Supervisor Debbie Timmins: Debbie.timmins@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-4328.
For more information, call 503-823-5300 or visit portlandparks.org
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Mark Ross Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
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