Inclusive  recreation

Federal Way Recreation Inclusion Programs At the City of Federal Way Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department we believe in providing inclusive recreation opportunities and programs. We offer the following activities to people of ALL abilities: TRIPS SOCIAL PROGRAMS SOCIAL EVENTS DANCES THEATRE CAMPING TRIPS*  COOKING CLASSES ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES SELF-ADVOCACY GROUP SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS FITNESS PROGRAMS   *  Camping Trip Checklist Please click the following links to learn more about what programs and activities we are offering.  WINTER 2010 PROGRAM SCHEDULE  CAMPING POLICIES & PROCEDURES   POLICIES & PROCEDURES  What is Inclusion? Inclusive recreation encourages opportunities for people of ALL abilities to participate and interact in Parks & Recreation activities together with respect. At The City of Federal Way, we encourage an environment that promotes and fosters physical and social inclusion of people with diverse backgrounds and various skill levels. Why Inclusion? Quality of Life - Through inclusive recreation programs, an individual gains positive feelings of self-worth and personal growth. Our programs also focus on a healthy lifestyle that helps promote personal wellness. Social integration helps participants grow as individuals and provides self-satisfaction. Finally, support, accommodations & assistance are provided to individuals to help facilitate a positive experience in our programs. Removal of Barriers - Attitudinal barriers are minimized through education, staff training, and interactions between participants with and without disabilities. Physical barriers are eliminated to help facilitate participation by people of all abilities. Finally, our programs encourage the ideas of "risk taking," personal growth, personal choices & social integration to help encourage an inclusive environment. Interaction Within Our Community - Our trips are designed to help foster social interactions of our participants with the community as a whole. We offer a full array of activities in diverse settings to which help to educate our participants and other citizens of Federal Way. These interactions will help to provide positive future notions of people with disabilites. Contacts: Sam Shelton, Community Pathways Coordinator 253.835.6927  sam.shelton@cityoffederalway.com Gina Shaw, Community Recreation Coordinator 253.835.6924  gina.shaw@cityoffederalway.com ADA Statement According to Americans with Disabilites Act, a person with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of life's major activities, has a record o such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. ADA Policy The City of Federal Way is committed to providing programs and services accessible to individuals with disabilities.  Requests for special accomodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Please contact the Recreation office at 253.835.6900 (TDD and Voice) seven working days prior to program start date.