Adaptive Recreation Services


2609 South 7th
(in Rose Park)
325-676-6575
adapt@abilenetx.com
Office Hours 8:00am - 4:00pm

Supervisor: Barbara Liggett
Recreation Specialist: Kay Cooper
Recreation Specialist: John Martinez
General Purpose of Adaptive Recreation Services: to provide specialized leisure and adaptive recreational activities for persons with disabilities.

PROGRAM HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 a.m-3 p.m.

PROGRAM FEE: $32 per month

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Adult (8 years - older may attend during the summer months)
  • Diagnosis of mental and/or physical disability
  • Must be evaluated as being mature enough to attend classes/activities and participate in them
  • Must have self-help skills
  • Must be able to attend structured classes and activities without being disruptive to the programs offered
  • Must be able to understand and carry out instructions given out by staff


    • PROGRAM OFFERS:
  • Intergrated Classes
  • Transportation
  • Special Olympics
  • Leisure Buddy Program
  • Dances
  • Bowling
  • Field Trips and Special Events
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Other Classes such as Exercise, Ceramics, and Life Skill classes


    • Special Olympic Program:
    Adaptive Recreation offers 5 sports for Special Olympic participation.

    Basketball January-February
    Track & Field March-April
    Bowling October-November
    Bocce August-September
    Powerlifting September - October


    Athletes must have a current Special Olympic physical form on file to be able to practice and compete.