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Participation in Our Programs – It's Your Choice
Whether in a Therapeutic Recreation program or in inclusive recreation settings
with those who do not have disabilities, we'll find a way for you to get the
most out of every leisure activity. We believe that involvement in leisure experiences is important to the quality of life for all individuals.
Need Help Selecting a Program?
If you need assistance in making recreation and leisure choices or exploring new and different possibilities, a leisure interest assessment may be appropriate. Our staff will identify an individual's needs, strengths and interests through a leisure interest assessment that will help in pinpointing programs that match the individual's abilities and interests.
The Inclusion Process
Some individuals with disabilities prefer to participate in the traditional recreation programs
we offer. To include those with disabilities, Therapeutic Recreation and
Inclusion Services provides support in the form of adaptive equipment, program modification, additional staff training, support staff, and other services to facilitate inclusion. Our staff will assist in determining the most effective means of inclusion support for individuals to participate in any program.
Here's How to Get Included
- Register for the recreation program of your choice and check the box when registering that states "Supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act, does this patron require assistance?"
- Contact the Recreation Services supervisor at least two weeks before the start date to discuss the details or features of the program.
- The Recreation Services supervisor contacts Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services (if necessary) to discuss the type of support needed to accommodate you or your family member.
- Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services works cooperatively with the family to determine which accommodations will best support the individual.
- You or your family member start the program with inclusion support(s) in place.
- Our staff members periodically observe the program to provide assistance and answer any questions.
- Communication between Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services staff, Recreation staff and the individual and/or family is maintained continuously throughout the cooperative inclusion process.
Personal Care Assistance
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs. However, those needing personal assistance with toileting, feeding or dressing must make personal arrangements for this assistance.
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available for those with financial need. Scholarship applications are available at all City of Henderson recreation centers. For more information on scholarships or programs, please call (702) 267-4065 or stop by
our
office.
BLAST - Building Lifetime Adult Social Ties
BLAST is a community-based recreation program for adults held at
Henderson Multigenerational,
Valley View and
Whitney Ranch recreation centers. The program affords participants the
opportunity to experience and develop a variety of lifetime leisure skills in a
community-based setting and is structured to encourage the familiarization of
neighborhood leisure resources, self-image, community belonging and
responsibility through recreation participation. 22 years and up. Contact our
office to arrange an intake interview. Respite accepted. Program resumes Aug.
30, 2010.
Monday-Friday
2:00-5:30 p.m.
$8 per day,
$37 per week
REC - Recreation Experience Club
REC is an after-school recreation program at
Valley View Recreation Center and
Henderson Multigenerational Center. The program provides opportunities for
young adults to explore their recreational interests in a structured environment
as well as develop the skills needed for independence. Daily programs focus on
community-based recreation activities such as bowling and going to the movies.
The program also provides activities that enhance skills related to independent
living, including budgeting, meal planning, personal hygiene,
social skills, and the importance of making time for leisure experiences. Grades
9-12 (or up to 21 years). Contact our office to arrange an intake interview.
Program resumes Aug. 30, 2010.
Monday-Friday 1:30-5:30 p.m.
$9 per day, $40 per week
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