Inclusion Services

THPRD's Inclusion Services program provides supports and accommodations that assist patrons experiencing a disability to participate in the wide variety of programs and activities available through THPRD.

Inclusion Services...

• Provides opportunities for people with and without a disability to experience recreation together.
• Focuses on the needs, interests, and abilities of every participant
• Supports the process of preparing, learning, experiencing, and growing with each person, each family, and each participant from our recreation staff.
• Provides recreational choices

Our Mission

THPRD promotes the power of choice to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all abilities. We do this by providing diverse accessible recreation in an environment that promotes dignity, success and fun.

To Participate

1. Choose classes from our activities guide or online search tool and register using THPRD's online registration system (you can also register by calling/visiting any THPRD facility).


2. Submit a completed Request for Inclusion Support form (found under "Forms & Documents" on the right of this page) to inclusion@thprd.org, at least two weeks prior to the start date of program/activity. We cannot guarantee services with short notices.
   
   • If you are requiring ASL interpreting services, please complete a ASL Interpreter Request Form along with a Disability Accommodation form.
   • If you are 55+ and registering in any THPRD fitness program/class, you will need to submit an Inclusion Medical Clearance form.
   • All Inclusion forms are available on this page or at any THPRD facility.
3. The Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Specialist will contact you to discuss the type of inclusion support needed to accommodate you or your dependent. The forms you submitted will be reviewed, and a success plan will be written to support the patron in their recreational classes.
   • Inclusion Assistants will be assigned to support the patron for the duration of the program.
4. Accommodations are made as needed, and can be flexible and creative, ensuring that you are able to engage as independently as possible.
5. Inclusion Assistants do not provide personal care services such as toileting, changing or feeding.