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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

Special Programs Guide 2010

ADAPT Brochure 2010

For information, call 560-4355.

 

Unity in the Community Day
Saturday, October 16, 2010, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Carolina Central University, Leroy T. Walker Complex, 1801 Fayetteville St.
For information, call (919) 560-4355

 

Challenger Flag Football League

Flag football League for youth and adults (ages 8 and up) who have disabilities

Don’t miss out on this exciting program offered by Durham Parks and Recreation (Special Programs/Inclusion Unit) in partnership with the Carolina Panthers. This league was created for youth and young adults who have physical, sensory or other disabilities and need adaptations to the way they play.

Registration Dates: July 12 – September 11

Location: Old Chapel Hill Road Park, 3751 SW Durham Drive

Dates/Times
Saturday, Sept. 11 - Opening Ceremony (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Mondays, Sept. 13 - October 25 Practices (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Saturdays, Sept. 12 - October 30 Games (9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.)

Fee: No charge, but registration and a medical release form are required

Please note the registration deadline of August 31, 2010. No registrations will be accepted after this date. Practices and games will be held at Old Chapel Hill Road Park artificial turf field.

For information, contact Kendrick Vann by e-mail or call (919)560-4405.