Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Abilities Tennis Association of NC Abilities Tennis of North Carolina is a local non-profit organization offering free tennis lessons and competitive opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Experienced volunteers will lead the lessons. Equipment is provided and all levels of experience welcome. Pre-registration is required. The program runs on Saturdays (2-3pm or 3:30-5pm) at Millbrook Tennis Center. Buddy Soccer Age: 6-21 yrs. Buddy Soccer is an instructional program focused on developing basic soccer skills. This program is designed for people with disabilities between 6 and 21 years old. Practices include learning functional skills in a non-competitive environment. Each participant must attend with a “buddy” (sibling, friend, assistant, parent). Only the participant must register for the program; there is no charge for the buddy. For more information, please contact 919-996-2110. Peach Road Cultural Center – Course Fee: $23 Sep 9-Oct 14 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Friendly Track Out Age: 6-12 yrs. Friendly Track Out is designed for participants who can engage appropriately in a small group setting (approximately 8 participants with 2 staff). Participants are expected to follow basic rules of safety and interaction, have independence with toileting, feeding and personal care needs, and easily understand and follow directions within their small group. Program hours are 9:00am-4:00pm. Early drop off is available starting at 8:00am and all participants must be picked up by 5:00pm. Supervised participant-choice activities will be provided for arrival and dismissal hours. Activities include sports, indoor and outdoor group games, music and movement, arts and crafts. Friendly Track Out will run in conjunction with WCPSS Track 4 Calendar. For more information, please call 919-996-2147. Meet-Up Opportunities Specialized Recreation will offer monthly meet-up opportunities for those interested in spending some time socializing with peers. Participants will meet staff on-site at various locations throughout the City of Raleigh. Participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from these programs and must have current SRIS forms on file. Outings & Trips Specialized Recreation offers local outings, day trips and/or overnight trips for individuals with various disabilities. Some previous activities

Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services

Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 919.996.2147, SRIS@raleighnc.gov

Program Director Christen Winstead, LRT/CTRS christen.winstead@raleighnc.gov Program Manager Kevin DeHont, LRT/CTRS kevin.dehont@raleighnc.gov Program Coordinators Hannah Hearn, CTRS hannah.hearn@raleighnc.gov Casey Johnson, LRT/CTRS casey.johnson@raleighnc.gov

Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services offers a variety of specialized programs and inclusion services for individuals of all abilities to enjoy recreation opportunities of their choice. Specialized Recreation programs are offered to meet the needs and interests of participants. Programs may be modified and/or adaptive equipment may be available to assist participants. Some eligibility requirements may apply. Please review our program listings for more information. Inclusion Services provides supports to individuals who request modifications due to disability or medical condition, to assist with participation in all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource programs. To ensure reasonable modifications are available, the request should be received at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program. For more information about our programs or inclusion services, please contact us at SRIS@raleighnc.gov or 919.996.2147. Return registrations or forms to: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607

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