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Durham Parks And Recreation Department Special Programs/Inclusion

Recreation Manager: Sarah Hogan, (919) 560-4355, ext 27236, Sarah.Hogan@durhamnc.gov.

Durham Parks and Recreation strives to make its programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level.

In addition to the Special Programs listed on this page (links below), we also encourage you to look through the many other opportunities offered by our department and participate in these as well or instead.

The Special Programs/Inclusion unit provides many programs designed to meet the needs of citizens with disabilities, i.e. Beepball (Blind Softball), Camp Discover and Camp Explore (designed for youth too old for other camps or who need a smaller program or different activity level than found in traditional camps), Special Olympics, and much more. These programs are tailored for participants based on their disability. And we also make accommodations within other DPR programs for persons with special needs.

Medication Policy

Participants who take medication during programs are required to complete a Medication Information and Waiver Form and return it before the program begins.

Inclusive After School, Intersession, And Spring Break Programs

Special Olympics Durham County Programs

Other Programs

Programs For Persons With Vision Impairments

Unity in the Community Day - October 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Special Programs Guide 2011

Resources for Children Ages 0-4

Durham Parks and Recreation provides a host of programs and activities for children ages 5 and up. If you are looking for services for 0-4, click here.

Also, click here and scroll to the section labeled "Inclusive Programs: Finding the Right Fit for Your Child."

Challenger Flag Football League (Youth and Adults)

For persons with disabilities (must be age 8 and up)
Registration: September 1 - 16, 2011
Games and practices will take place in September-October
Sponsored in partnership with the Carolina Panthers
For information, contact Kendrick Vann by e-mail or at (919) 560-4405.

 

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA coordinator by e-mail, voice (919) 560-4196, or TTY (919) 560-1200 as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours before the event or deadline date.

Inclusion Policy: Durham Parks and Recreation strives to make all programs, services, and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ability level.

Accommodations available include but are not limited to:

• Provide accessible transportation and/or adaptive equipment upon request (when available)
• Provide American Sign Language interpreters upon request
• Provide trained inclusion support staff at a 1:4 staff to participant ration upon request or where the need for support is identified

For information, contact Sarah Hogan, by e-mail or call (919) 560-4355 ext. 27236.