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Individuals with Disabilities

We offer a number of programs and services for individuals with disabilities. All programs welcome those of any ability level. A volunteer or staff  may be available to provide 1-on-1 assistance. Image

 For more information; visit RecExpress for program details or your Fall & Winter Live & Play Guide. 

 

Registered Programs: Children and Youth  

 Adventures & Aquatics

An exciting integrated program for children age 5 - 12 years with and without a disability. Children enjoy gym activities, music, story time, sensory activities, and a structured swim.

Date: Saturday
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Tansley Woods
Jan 14-Mar10, 2012 
Call 905-332-1996 ext. 6248 or email us for further information.

Registered Programs: Teens and Adults

Dunk and Dive

A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. For teens ages 13 - 21 years who have a disability. Enjoy age appropriate activities such as music, gym time, art and a recreational swim.

Date: Saturday
Times: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Tansley Woods
 Jan 14-Mar 10, 2012 
Call 905-332-1996 ext. 6248 or email us for further information.

Friday Activity Night (F.A.N.)

For teens and adults (ages 16+) who have a developmental disability. Spend your Friday nights with friends! Gym time, air hockey, video games, crafts and more!

Date: Friday Nights
Times: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Brant Hills Community Centre
 Jan 13-Mar 9, 2012 
Call 905-332-1996 ext. 6248 or email us for further information.

Out and About 

For teens and adults (ages 16+) who have a developmental disability. Enjoy this social program and participate in community based and in-house leisure opportunities.  A great way to meet new people! Some activities may have an additional fee.

Date: Thursday nights
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Velocity / Varied
 Jan 12-Mar8, 2012
Call 905-332-1996 ext. 6248 or email us for further information.

S.T.A.R. (Social Time and Recreation Program)

For adults (ages 21+)who have a developmental disability. Community Living Burlington and the City of Burlington have partnered to deliver an exciting daytime program for adults over the age of 21 yrs. For more information and registration please contact Community Living Burlington at 289-337-8107.

Drop-In Programs

Drop-In Social and Swim

For teens (ages 15+) who have developmental disability. Join this weekly tradition. Come in for a swim and stay for our social time- tea and snack. Seniors and persons with a disability of any age are welcome. Call 905-637-5688 for more information. Program takes place at Aldershot Pool on Fridays from 1:00-2:30pm. Program runs from Sep 23-Mar 9, 2012.

            Drop-In Fee: $2.84+ tax/person, 20% discount applied for groups of 5 or more persons

Leisure Link - Volunteers Available

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Do you or your child have a disability?

The Parks and Recreation Department has a volunteer service in which someone with a disability may be "matched" with a volunteer who assists them while participating in a Parks and Recreation activity (swim lessons, summer camps, preschool, etc.).

Volunteer Application FormVolunteer Application Form

Call 905-332-1996 ext. 6248 to further discuss the support your child needs or email us.

Are you interested in Volunteering?

Want to be a Leisure Link to help support someone in a recreation program? We will match your area of interest and skills to a suitable volunteer experience.

Call 905-332-1996 ext.6248 or email us.

 Special Needs Links

Interested in becoming a Summer Camp Program Leader?

We ask that any new applicants apply online here. Please note, going forward applicants will only be accepted online. The posting will close on February 24, 2012. Applications will be reviewed and successful candidates will be contacted individually for next steps. For questions regarding the application process; contact us via email.

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