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Burlington. Parks and Recreation Department

Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

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Record #: BTN4060 Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2012
Contact Numbers
Office Phone905-332-1996 ext 6248 
Toll Free Phone1-877-213-3609
Fax905-336-9558
Contact Information
Located In CommunityBurlington
Mailing AddressPO Box 5013 
426 Brant St 
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Wheelchair AccessibilityLevel of accessibility may vary with activity and location but program is aimed at reducing barriers wherever possible
Organization Emaildiversity@burlington.ca
Websitecms.burlington.ca/PageFactory.aspx?PageID=449
Primary ContactRecreation Coordinator - Diversity
Service Details
Areas ServedBurlington
DescriptionProvides recreation and leisure support to enable those with special needs to participate in a wide variety of activities * recreation programming for children (ages 5-12 yrs), teens (13-21 yrs) and adults (ages 21+ yrs) * offers choice of participating in integrated or non-integrated recreation programs * support services available to assist special needs persons in registering * volunteer recruitment * public education  
 
Adventures & Aquatics (Integrated, children 5-12 yrs with or without special needs) 
Gym activities * music * sensory activities * story time * structured swim 
 
Dunk & Dive (Teen with special needs aged 13-21 yrs) 
Age appropriate activities such as music * gym * art * recreational swim 
 
Friday Activity Nite (FAN) (Teens and adults with special needs, aged 16 yrs and older) 
Gym time * video games * air hockey * and more 
 
Out & About (Teens and adults with developmental special needs, aged 16 yrs and older) 
Social program with community based and inhouse leisure opportunities * not offered in Spring 
 
Camp Cando (Integrated, children 5-12 years with or without special needs) 
Full day summer camp  
 
Outdoor Opportunity (Teens and young adults aged 13-21 years) 
Full day program in the new outdoor room. 
 
Leisure Link  
One-to-one match of a person with special needs with a volunteer to enable participation in programs.
HoursOffice: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
EligibilityPrograms for individuals with disabilities * in-town and out-of-town residents welcome, priority given to Burlington residents
ApplicationFor registration related questions call 905-332-1996
FeesProgram
LanguagesEnglish
FundingCity / Town
Service Level(10) Local Government
Indexing
Service CategoriesDisability Related Sports