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www.peoriaaz.gov
2022
Adaptive Recreation Programs PARENTS’ CORNER Transition Topics The Adaptive Recreation Program in partnership with AZ Assist-a support community of families with teens and young adults on the autism spectrum, have teamed up to provide a series of transition topics. Seminars are held the first Thursday of each month.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT
General Information (623) 773-7436
Paula Considine Recreation Superintendent Paula.Considine@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7923 Jodi Roth-Jones Family & Youth Services Supervisor Jodi.Roth-Jones@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7719 Luke Parker Recreation Coordinator Lucas.Parker@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7219
Guardianship for Parents of a Child with a Disability Your child has a disability and is turning 18. What should you do? Bart Stevens, will provide information on the pros/cons of obtaining legal guardianship. Virtual Attendance is available if desired. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-7436 Fee FREE Course # 42308 When Thur., Feb. 17; 6 - 8 p.m. Age 18+ Location Peoria Community Center
Estate Planning for Parents of a Disabled Child Estate planning can be difficult enough, but when a child with a disability is involved, there are many pitfalls you need to be aware of. Virtual Attendance is available if desired. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-7436. Fee FREE Course # 42309 When Thur, Feb. 24; 6 - 8 p.m. Age 18+ Location Peoria Community Center
Adaptive Open House Come see first-hand all the activities that the City of Peoria Adaptive Recreation Program offers! Light refreshments will be served. Fee FREE When Wed, March 23; 5:30 - 7 p.m. Location Peoria Community Center
SPECIAL OLYMPICS This internationally recognized sports program is open to intellectually disabled individuals 8 years and older. Athletes must have a current physical on file with the Adaptive Recreation staff in order to participate in training and competition.
Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration Participation fee of $30 allows athletes to participate in any of the following sports: basketball, flag football, track and unified volleyball. Call (623) 773-7436 to register. Registration fees charged to participants helps cover cost or staffing and administrative services. This fee is not charged by Special Olympics Arizona. Course # 36607
Basketball Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Jan 3. Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season. Age 8+ Location Various Locations
Flag Football Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Jan. 3. Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season. Age 14+ Location Pioneer Park, 8755 N. 83rd Ave.
Track and Field Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Feb. 16. Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season. Age 8+ Location Peoria High School Track 11200 N. 83rd Ave.
Unified Volleyball Fee See above under Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration When Starts the week of Feb. 28. Practice location and times will be assigned closer to the start of the season. Age 14+
