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Lee County Parks and Recreation believes and encourages all individuals to participate in recreation and leisure activities of their choice. We welcome people with disabilities into all recreation programs being offered. To ensure you have the best experience possible please contact our Special Needs/Inclusion programmers prior to registration to assist in any accommodations that may be needed. For more information call Amanda Gutierrez (239 267-2181 ) or Carol Brotherton (239 267-2181 ).
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| Special
Needs/Recreation Therapy |
Special Needs/Inclusion programs are being offered throughout the year for individuals with various disabilities. Programs such as Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Adventure days for children and teens in school. Adult outings for Individuals with Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disabilities. There are always inclusion opportunities in the various community recreation facilities and their programs. Contact our Special Needs/Inclusion programs office for confidential assistance to review your recreation, leisure and social needs. Our office is always open to suggestions for recreation and leisure programs.
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| American
with Disabilities Act |
Lee County Parks and Recreation has been working diligently to ensure compliance with the ADA. Please contact the Special Needs/ADA Compliance officer if you have a recommendation about any Lee County Parks and Recreation facility’s accessibility compliance. If you have further questions about the grievance process that could not be taken care please contact our county administration equal opportunity analyst at 239 267-2181 .
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| Adaptive
Sports |
Lee County Parks and Recreation Special Needs/Inclusion programs has resources list of various adaptive sports available in the Lee County and Florida area. If there is a sport you are interested in contact us and let us work together to make it work. Here are a few local programs and their contacts:
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| Program |
Contact |
Phone
# |
Website |
| Adapted
Aquatics |
Amanda
Gutierrez |
239 267-2181 |
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| Arthritis
Aquatics |
LCPR |
239
533-7275 |
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Challenger
Baseball
http://www.littleleague.org/divisions/challenger.asp
| Adult Program |
Kathy Samson |
239 267-2417 |
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| Youth Program |
Rocky Baron |
239 390-1747 |
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| National
Amputee Golf |
Bob
Wilson |
800
633-NAGA |
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| Special
Olympics |
Dorothy Barilla |
239 267-2181 |
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| Strokers
Golf Club |
Myerlee
Country Club |
239
481-1440 |
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| TOPSoccer |
Joe Cento |
239 910-3848 |
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/topsoccer/index_E.html |
| Wheelchair
Basketball |
Bill
Mattingly |
239
549-1388 |
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| Wheelchair
Rugby |
Ed
Hooper |
941
924-1804 |
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(Wheelchair Rugby) Quad Rugby: |
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| Wheelchair
Tennis |
Community
Tennis Association |
239
565-5300 |
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| Waterskiing for individuals with disabilities |
Anne O'Brine-Satterfield |
(863) 967-2575 |
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| Wheelchair Recreation |
Sports & Travel in Florida |
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