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Adapting activites and promoting choices The City of Kamloops supports all residents by providing the oppor- Capital Centre (TCC), the Westsyde Pool or the Kamloops Museum. This tunity for everyone to participate in their programs. As such, they have program allows the applicant a variety of activities and sports programs developed a program call Accessible Recreation that strives to provide to choose from or can be used towards existing programs the applicant is adaptations to the sports programs offered that address a full range of spe- already involved in. The ARCH subsidy program is also available for low cial needs. There are quality activities to fit the needs income and pension recipients with proof of annual income. of every person and ensures that For more information or to download an application contact Almost any everyone has the opportunity www.kamloops.ca/arch. sports activity to enjoy healthy recreation. There are many groups involved with the City of Kamloops can be With so many excellent who believe that our community is only as strong as the oradapted to programs to choose from parganizations who help create recreation opportunities for all accommodate residents. One such organization is the Kamloops Adapted ticipants can also apply for sports subsidization for the programs Sports Association (KASA) whose vision is to be a leader in enthusiasts by completing a Request for providing adapted and integrated sport opportunities. They of any age or Adaptive Program Support offer wheelchair basketball, tennis and hand cycling for peoability, any (RAPS) form. These applicaple with disabilities with the goals of eliminating barriers and time of the tions can be found at any City improving the overall fitness and performance of participants year, thanks of Kamloops facility or you can to the City of by providing the equipment and trained volunteers. download a copy at www.kamPeople in Motion is another great organization in Kamloops Kamloops loops.ca/accessrec but you must that has been working with people with disabilities since Accessible sign up well in advance of any 1989. This non-profit supports inclusion and helps provide Recreation program start dates. This gives people with disabilities the chance to participate and socialize programs. coordinators time to understand with other community members. They offer a wide range of their participants special needs programs not only and provide any adaptations in fitness and recneeded. Program coordinators reation but also edare enthusiastic and will motiucational and sovate and help anyone reach their cial programs and goals of getting active. There are services. Check many groups involved with the out their website at City of Kamloops who believe www.peopleinmothat our community is only as strong as the organization.org. tions who help create recreation opportunities for all Many types of residents. sports and recreTo further assist disabled sports enthusiasts, the City ational activities of Kamloops has implemented the Affordable Recrecan be adapted for ation for Community Health (ARCH) subsidy program. people with speThe ARCH program provides $300.00 for adults and cial needs to enjoy. $150.00 for youth applicants who are 18 or younger as A few other exa credit to access any City of Kamloops Activity Guide - continued on programs, to purchase a membership for Tournament page 2
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