Item 2.b: Austin Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Presentation — original pdf

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Therapeutic Recreation Services Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#› Therapeutic Recreation Services Provides recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the City of Austin. • McBeth Recreation Center • Alamo Recreation Center • Dottie Jordan Recreation Center • Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center • Modifications and Support Therapeutic Recreation Logistics Current Individuals Receiving TR Services • Youth - 472 • Adults - 867 TR Program Employees • 18 Full Time Employees • 16 Certified Recreation Therapists • 47 Temporary Employees providing hands- on support. Therapeutic Recreation PROGRAMS Adult • Adult day programs • Special Olympics • Enrichment • Job Skills Youth & Teens • Youth Therapies • Enrichment • Young Athletes • Summer Camp Special Events • APD Community Connect • Adaptive Field Day • Art in the Park Therapeutic Recreation Modification & Support • Participant Assessment, Modification Planning and Parent review meeting • Youth Program - Support Staffing • After-School, Camp Day & Summer Camp • Inclusion Support Staff Trainings • ASL Interpreters THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IS GROWING RAPIDLY & DEMAND IS OUTPACING OUR ABILITY TO MEET IT. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS WOULD ALLOW THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TO ENHANCE CURRENT SERVICES & EXPAND OFFERINGS. Future Growth Opportunities • Materials to implement universally designed spaces & programs across department • Additional adaptive tools and support materials to address ongoing requests for program modifications • Parent and caregiver support and education programs • Development of new enrichment programs (youth, teens, adults) • Expansion of Therapeutic Recreation therapy groups for youth & teens Learn more on our website Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#›