News Release from: Portland Parks & Recreation
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION OFFERS ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE RECREATION:
Posted: October 2nd, 2012 4:05 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-10/1399/58175/IMG_0693.jpg (Photo: An AIR dance earlier in 2012. Courtesy: Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)
Ongoing Activities; Dance THIS FRIDAY 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.
This Friday, October 5 - as well as the first Friday of every month from October through June - PP&R presents the AIR dance, one of the most popular programs offered, at our Mt. Scott Community Center!
WHAT: PP&R's Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Dance for ages 16 & up
WHEN: Friday, October 5, at 7pm
WHERE: PP&R's Mt Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave
503-823-3183
Cost is only $5, no charge for accompanying caregivers, who must stay to assist their clients unless prior arrangements have been made. PP&R staff is unable to provide restroom assistance, outside and/or bus stop assistance.
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.
AIR is proud to offer community-based recreation activities and leisure services specially designed for children, teens, and adults who have a disability and/or special needs. Our services are designed to assist people in developing and using their leisure time in ways that enhance their health, well-being, and independence.
For more information on AIR, including the Fall 2012 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 staffers 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 or 503-823-4328.
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