ADAPTIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
ADAPTIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES The Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) program provides quality and equal opportunities for recreation and leisure to community members with disabilities. ARO offers healthy, fun, and educational experiences through three service areas: Inclusion Support, Specialized Adaptive Programs, and Transition Support. Inclusion Support Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to participate in any program listed in the Recreator. New to ARO? Visit our site to complete a New participant information form to begin the support request process. If you are interested in participation support due to a disability, or other support need, requests should be made two weeks prior to program start date. Adaptive Programs Designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with physical, intellectual, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities. Specialized Adaptive Programs include trained staff, modifications, and adaptive equipment to provide optimal participation and quality experiences. Personal care is not provided in these programs, but attendants are welcome. See section below on Attendants. Transition Support ARO offers assistance in recreation and leisure choices so you can be as independent as possible. A therapeutic recreation professional helps develop your personal Passport to Recreation Profile with discussion of your strengths, needs, and interests. Fill out your Passport to Recreation Profile at fcgov.com/aro. Attendants Individuals who are not independent in activities of daily living may participate with a personal care attendant. There is no fee for personal care attendants unless otherwise noted. Attendants need to register separately and note whom they will be assisting. Notify ARO staff to coordinate the support plan prior to class start date. Volunteer Whether assisting with events or being a weekly inclusion support partner, volunteers are always needed to help support individuals in the ARO program. To apply, visit engage.fcgov.com/d/aro or contact Brenda McDowell at bmcdowell@fcgov.com.
AQUATIC S Adaptive Swim Lessons ARO Aquatics Specialists support individuals in group lessons using adaptive techniques based on individualized goals. See page 19 and register for youth, teen, or adult swim lessons. Note: Contact ARO staff to schedule a swim assessment two weeks prior to lesson start date. Aqua Fitness ARO Aquatics Specialists can support individuals in group aqua fitness classes. ARO Workout Partners Program offers either land or water-based workout support. See page 17 to register. Note: Contact ARO staff to schedule two weeks prior to class start date. ARTS & THEATRE Artistic Abilities Art Club Create unique art pieces in 2D and 3D formats. All abilities welcome and individual adaptations offered. Age: 16 years & up Location: Senior Center 3/25-4/29
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4:00-5:30 PM
$58
202990-01
Theatre Acting Class & Show Express your creativity on stage! Learn acting techniques, develop a short script, and present a show on during the last class. Designed for those with and without disabilities. Note: Performers and attendants not required to purchase tickets to the final show; all others must purchase tickets to final show. Age: All Location: Senior Center Theatre Acting Class & Show 3/29-5/3
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4:00-5:30 PM
$49
202593-05
$2
202593-06
Theatre Acting Performance Ticket 5/3
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Contact Information For additional information about ARO programs, visit fcgov.com/aro or contact ARO staff: Becca Heinze, M.Ed., CTRS, 970.224.6125, bheinze@fcgov.com Brenda McDowell, CTRS, 970.416.2024, bmcdowell@fcgov.com Sarah Olear, CTRS, 970.224.6028, solear@fcgov.com
Transportation Participants are responsible for their own transportation unless otherwise noted. The following resources provide transportation: Transfort (Public City Transport) 970.221.6620 Dial-A-Ride 970.224.6066 SAINT 970.223.8645 Heart & Soul Paratransit 970.690.3338
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4:00-5:00 PM
Classes in which adults are required to attend Denotes no web registration for program Denotes program/activity has special membership pricing
