• Various Recreational Activities

• Meets ADA standards

• Adaptive equipment available
  

• Accessible by Public Transportation: No
  
  
• Transportation Provided by the Program: No

Partners for Community Inclusion (PCI) is a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education that will promote collaboration among recreation providers, businesses and individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities for inclusive recreation participation. Project goals:

• Recreation Providers will improve their ability to provide inclusive recreation activities.
  
  PCI staff will provide:
  • Adapted program and equipment information
  • On-site technical assistance and support
  • Disability awareness training
  • Program and facility access surveys
• People with disabilities will increase their ability to live independently and become leaders within recreation agencies.
  
  PCI staff will provide:
  • Individualized leisure education
  • Independent living skills training
  • Leadership development activities
  What is community inclusion: Inclusion is the act of welcoming and engaging people with disabilities in ALL community activities, including:
  • Recognizing and assuring an individual's right to access
  • Providing adaptations that allow individuals to participate and benefit from services
  • Creating a supportive atmosphere where social acceptance, positive interactions and friendships can develop Who will benefit with participation in PCI:
    • People with disabilities who wish to improve specific recreation skills or find accessible recreation activities.
    • Community recreation providers who wish to provide inclusive programs and facilities.
    • Leisure and recreation businesses who wish to increase their customer base.
    • Volunteers and students who would like to assist individuals with disabilities and recreation providers in community recreation activities.