SPECIAL NEEDS 2018 Activities Program
Table of Contents ALTAMONTE SPRINGS SPECIAL NEEDS RECREATION...3 THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE DISABLED...3 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...3 GENERAL ACTIVITIES...4...4 Buddy Ball...4 Holiday Gala...4 Nightbird Dances...5 Art Workshop...5 DANCE PROGRAMS...6 Ballroom Dance...6 Creating friendships and memories, one adventure at a time!...6 Sparklers leading...6 CLUBHOUSE...7 Winter Session...7 Summer Session...7 Christmas Craft Session...7 Holiday Light Ride...7 S.T.O.P. Trips...7 EVENTS SCHEDULE... 8-13 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION...14 PARTICIPANT MEMBERSHIP FORM...15 MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM...17
Altamonte Springs Special Needs Recreation Altamonte Springs Recreation, in partnership with The for the Disabled, Inc., provide social and recreational activities at a minimal cost to individuals with mental or physical disabilities in Altamonte Springs and surrounding communities. Activities include day programs, dance training, social outings, field trips and more. Programs are designed to provide a safe and fun environment for all participants that promote emotional and physical health through creative participation and learning while providing opportunities for success, recognition and acceptance by others. All participants must have a current Participant Membership Form on file in order to attend any of the events and functions of Altamonte Springs Recreation or the for the Disabled. ACTIVITY LOCATIONS Eastmonte Park 830 Magnolia Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Lake Brantley South Gym 1010 Sand Lake Road Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 AMF Altamonte Lanes 280 Douglas Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 The for the Disabled The for the Disabled, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization that functions in conjunction with the Altamonte Springs Recreation Department. The basic powers and general purpose of the board are to evaluate and fill the needs of individuals with disabilities in the area of social and rehabilitative activities and raise funds in order to provide an outstretched hand at all times to any member of the special population who has any type of need. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Eastmonte Park at 3 p.m. For more information, call (407) 571-8814 or visit www.advisoryboardfordisabled.org Sponsorship Opportunities Altamonte Springs Special Needs Recreation relies on the support of our community. Community sponsorships ensure that participants can have the opportunity to enjoy the great programs offered by never being turned away due to a program fee. With your help, we can continue to provide these opportunities at little or no cost to the participants. Please contact us today about available sponsorship packages or to create a customized package suitable for you. Terri Vitale, Special Needs Activities Supervisor (407) 571-8814 TVitale@altamonte.org CONTACT INFORMATION Terri Vitale, Special Needs Activities Supervisor TVitale@altamonte.org Phone: (407) 571-8814 Fax: (407) 571-8451 Emergency Phone: If you need to contact us while a program is in session, call (321) 303-5255. 3
General Activities BOWLING Whether you are a consistent bowler or just want to drop in from time to time, join us for practice on Mondays at the AMF Altamonte Lanes from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $2 per game and shoes are included. Note: There is no bowling on Jan. 1, Jan. 15, May 28, June 18, Sept. 3, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. HOLIDAY GALA Friday, December 7 Our festive annual Holiday Gala is a special celebration held at Eastmonte Park. Invitations are emailed out to current members. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on November 5. Space is limited. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please R.S.V.P. to the Evite to reserve your spot. Banquet Eastmonte Park Monday, June 18 6-8 p.m. Registration Opens April 9, Closes May 7 or Until Full Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded with participant s high score at the banquet. Invitations are sent by email in April. Please R.S.V.P. to the Evite to reserve your spot. Special Olympics Advancement Training scores are collected for Special Olympics eligibility starting in June. Competitions are held in August, September and November. To participate, all athletes must register at www.specialolympicsseminole.org. BUDDY BALL Buddy Ball is a free, 10-week baseball program conducted each spring and fall specifically for players with special needs ages 5 to 20, including children in walkers, wheelchairs or with limited mobility. The program allows for a buddy to help the player swing a bat, round the bases, catch a ball, etc. For more information, contact Sarah Reece at (407) 463-2504 or Sarah.Reece@orlandohealth.com or visit www.cfbuddyball.siplay.com 4
NIGHTBIRD DANCES Themed dances are held one Friday a month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eastmonte Park. Prizes are awarded for dance and costume contest winners, as well as birthdays! Drinks and light snacks are provided. Cost is $2 per participant and $1 per guest (parent, caregiver, etc). If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance to reserve a group table(s). Registration is not required. January 12 February 16 March 16 April 6 May 18 June 1 August 3 September 7 October 26 November 16 New Year s Bash Sweetheart s Dance Luck of the Irish Superheroes Abra Kadabra Beach Party Once Upon a Time Carnival Halloween Decade s Dance ART WORKSHOP Wednesday, Aug. 8 - Wednesday, Sept. 19 Registration opens July 16 at 9 a.m. This new art workshop is an eight-week art course on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that utilizes various mediums to highlight the therapeutic benefits of art including developing fine motor skills and concentration. Each lesson, inspired by a famous artist, will act as a stepping stone on the pathway to full artistic self-expression and freedom. The course will culminate with a gallery show allowing family and friends to come together and view the masterpieces that have been created while enjoying music, soft drinks and light snacks. The workshop fee of $50 includes all lessons, supplies and entry to the gallery show on September 26. Financial assistance is available. Please register at www.asrecreation.org. 5
Dance Programs BALLROOM DANCE The Orlando Chapter of USA Dance teaches an eight-week workshop on Sundays in the fall. Practice is located at Lake Brantley South Gym, located across from Lake Brantley High School. Cost is $20. Register online. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available. The silver team practices from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and the gold team from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. There is no difference in skill level between teams. Fall Session Begins on September 30 Registration opens at 9 a.m. on September 10 Ballroom Dance Showcase November 18 1:30-2:45 p.m. BELLY DANCE Our Special Needs rs and family members meet from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Eastmonte Park to exercise and prepare for the recital. Cost is $15 per season. Family members dance free for 11 weeks. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 5. Practices begin March 7. Register online. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available. Recital Friday, June 8 7-9 p.m. Eastmonte Park Enjoy a night of performances by our dancers and guests from the belly dance community. Cost is $2 and snacks and lucky tickets are available for purchase. All proceeds directly support Troupe Moumayaza (special needs dancers). SPARKLERS CHEERLEADING The Altamonte Sparklers Special Needs leading program began in 2005 with the vision to provide athletes with mental or physical disabilities an opportunity to experience success, recognition and acceptance by others. This program teaches cheerleading fundamentals and sportsmanship. More than just a cheerleading squad, the Altamonte Sparklers are inspirational athletes who prove anything is possible if given the chance. Athletes range in ages and prepare for performances, community events and local competitions. Practices are located at Lake Brantley South Gym, located across from Lake Brantley High School, during fall and spring. New athletes are accepted when openings are available. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please call (407) 571-8814 or email TVitale@altamonte.org for placement information. The is a time when friends come together to experience adventures and create memories through participation in crafts, games, guest speakers, field trips and more! Please register at www.asrecreation.org to reserve your spot. Reservations are taken in the order in which they are received. You will receive a confirmation email within two business days. Space is limited. Financial assistance is available. A program T-shirt is required. Note: When registering, please clearly state whether you are a general participant or an assisted participant. General participants are supervised by program volunteers on a 1:5 ratio. Assisted participants provide their own 1:1 caretaker. The caretaker must be able to transport the participant and themselves. Exceptions can be made for participants in wheelchairs. 6
WINTER SESSION (2018 & 2019) 2018 Reg. opens at 9 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2017 Program Runs Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, 2018 2019 Reg. opens at 9 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2018 Program Runs Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, 2019 Held on Wednesdays for eight weeks in January and February at Eastmonte Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. Bring your own lunch and we will supply the rest, including the handshake to get in! Program T-shirt is required. SUMMER SESSION (2018) Registration opens at 9 a.m. on May 7, 2018 Program Runs June 6 to Aug. 1, 2018. No clubhouse on July 4, 2018. Held on Wednesdays for eight weeks in June, July and first week of August at Eastmonte Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. Bring your own lunch and we will supply the rest, including the handshake to get in! Program T-shirt is required. CHRISTMAS CRAFT SESSION (2018) Tuesday, Dec. 18 & Wednesday, Dec. 19 1:30-5:30 p.m. Reg. opens at 9 a.m. on Nov. 19 Join us as we create holiday-themed crafts, presents, sing carols and more. Cost is $10 with pizza dinner provided for both days. HOLIDAY LIGHT RIDE Tuesday, Dec. 18 OR Wednesday, Dec. 19 6-8:30 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with your friends as we sing carols, drink cocoa and tour local houses with beautiful light displays. Participants will meet at Eastmonte Park. Cost is $1 with cookies and hot cocoa provided. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on November 19. Please call or email to reserve your spot. Space is limited. S.T.O.P. Trips (Saturday Time Out for Parents) Trips are held one Saturday a month. The day will include an entertaining or educational field trip and lunch. Drop off and pick up is at Eastmonte Park. Cost is $5 per participant. Bring payment on trip day. Feel free to send souvenir money for trips. Please register at www.asrecreation.org to reserve your spot. Program T-shirt is required. Manatee Festival - Blue Springs Orange City, Florida January 27 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration opens January 19 at 9 a.m. St. Augustine Castillo de San Marcos & Ripley s Believe It or Not February 10 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Registration opens February 2 at 9 a.m. Orlando Repertory Theatre & Chick-fil-A March 17 2:30-9 p.m. Registration opens March 9 at 9 a.m. Live Concert TBA at Cranes Roost Park April 14 4-10 p.m. Registration opens April 6 at 9 a.m. 36th Annual Softball Game Altamonte Specials vs. News 6 Eastmonte Park Buddy Ball Field May 12 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration opens May 4 at 9 a.m. Rainforest Cafe & Disney Springs August 11 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration opens August 3 at 9 a.m. Crayola Experience September 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration opens September 8 at 9 a.m. Cranes Roost Picnic & Sunset Cinema TBA October 13 4:30-10 p.m. Registration opens October 5 at 9 a.m. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park November 10 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Registration opens November 2 at 9 a.m. 7
Events Schedule JANUARY 1 New Year s Day No 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Winter Session 11 12 Nightbird Dance 13 14 15 MLK Day No 16 17 Winter Session 18 19 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 20 21 22 23 24 Winter Session 25 26 27 S.T.O.P. Trip 28 29 30 31 Winter Session FEBRUARY 1 2 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 3 4 5 Reg. for Belly Dance Opens 6 7 Winter Session 8 9 10 S.T.O.P. Trip 11 12 13 14 Valentine s Day Winter Session 15 16 Nightbird Dance 17 18 19 President s Day 20 21 Winter Session 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Winter Session 8
MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 10 11 Daylight Saving Time Starts 12 13 14 15 16 Nightbird Dance 17 S.T.O.P. Trip 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Palm Sunday 26 27 28 29 30 31 Competition APRIL 1 No Easter 8 End of Season Party 2 9 Banquet Reg. Opens 3 4 5 6 Nightbird Dance R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 10 11 12 13 14 S.T.O.P. Trip 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9
Events Schedule MAY 1 2 3 4 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 5 6 7 Reg. Opens 8 9 10 11 12 S.T.O.P. Trip 13 Mother s Day 14 15 16 17 18 Nightbird Dance 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 No Memorial Day 29 30 Club Counselor Training Dress Rehearsal 31 JUNE 1 Nightbird Dance 2 3 4 10 11 17 Father s Day 18 Banquet (No ) 24 25 5 6 Summer Session Dress Rehearsal 12 13 Summer Session Season End Party 19 20 Summer Session 26 27 Summer Session 7 8 Recital 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30 9 10
JULY 1 2 8 9 3 4 No Summer Session Independence Day 10 11 Summer Session 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 16 Art Workshop Reg. Opens 17 18 Summer Session 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Summer Session 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1 Summer Session 2 3 Nightbird Dance R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 4 5 6 7 8 Art Workshop 9 10 11 S.T.O.P. Trip 12 13 14 15 Art Workshop 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Art Workshop 23 24 25 26 Coach Training 27 28 29 Art Workshop 30 31 11
Events Schedule SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 No Labor Day 4 5 Art Workshop 6 7 Nightbird Dance R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 8 9 10 Ballroom Dance Reg. Opens 11 Patriot Day 12 Art Workshop 13 14 15 S.T.O.P. Trip 16 17 18 19 Art Workshop 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Art Workshop 27 28 29 30 Ballroom Dance OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 6 7 Ballroom Dance 8 Columbus Day 9 10 11 12 13 S.T.O.P. Trip 14 Ballroom Dance 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ballroom Dance 22 23 24 25 26 Nightbird Dance 27 28 Ballroom Dance 29 30 31 Halloween 12
NOVEMBER 1 2 R.S.V.P. for S.T.O.P. 3 4 Ballroom Dance Daylight Saving Time Ends 11 Ballroom Dance Dress Rehearsal Veteran s Day 18 Ballroom Dance Showcase 25 No 5 Holiday Gala Reg. Opens 12 19 Light Ride & Christmas Craft Reg. Opens 26 6 7 8 9 10 S.T.O.P. Trip 13 14 15 16 Nightbird Dance 20 21 22 Thanksgiving 27 28 29 30 17 23 24 DECEMBER 1 2 First Day of Hanukkah 3 /Winter 2019 Reg. Opens 4 5 6 Holiday Gala Set Up 7 Holiday Gala 8 9 10 Last Day of Hanukkah 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Christmas Craft Session Light Ride 1 19 Christmas Craft Session Light Ride 2 20 21 22 23/30 24/31 No 25 Christmas 26 27 28 29 13
Volunteers Volunteers are the backbone of Altamonte Springs Special Needs Recreation. They enable us to offer a wide variety of activities and programs for individuals in our community with special needs. When you volunteer, you join a family of people from all walks of life who gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for people with mental and physical disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist with many ongoing and special projects, which include: counselors Dance program instructors (no experience necessary) Nightbird dance chaperones volunteers Office and clerical work Special events and fundraisers SIGN UP Volunteer opportunities are available in all programs offered. Upon approval as a volunteer, individuals/groups can begin attending events of their choice. Sign up for specific events by contacting Terri Vitale at TVitale@altamonte.org or (407) 571-8814 (preferably at least two weeks before an event). Volunteers should arrive 30 minutes before start time on publications (unless otherwise communicated). 14
Altamonte Springs Special Needs Recreation 2018 PARTICIPANT MEMBERSHIP FORM Contact Information (Please print clearly.) Participant Name: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Street Address: T-shirt Size: City: State: Zip: Email: Receive monthly enewsletter? q Yes q No Emergency Contact Information Please provide multiple numbers for general inquiries, emergencies, late arrivals, etc. Remember to include self, parent, guardian, caretaker, etc. Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: List individuals authorized to pick up participant from programs such as day programs, trips, etc. q All Names Listed Above q Access Lynx q Travels Independently Medical Information Gender: q Male q Female Height: ft./ in. Weight: lbs. Disability: q Down Syndrome q Cerebral Palsy q Autism Spectrum Disorder q Learning Disability q Physical Disability q Developmental Delay q Other: Participation: q General (1:5) q Assited (1:1) q Both Depending on Program/Setting Communication: q Verbal q Non Verbal q Sign Language q Other Assistive Devices: q Hearing Aid q Glasses q Walker q Other: q Wheelchair If yes: q Electric q Non-Electric q Able to transfer to a bus seat after being raised on a lift Other Conditions: q Asthma q Cardiac Disorder q Vision Problems q Hearing Problems q Seizures/Description of: q Allergies/Description of: Diet: Reaction to: Swim Participation: q Regular q Diabetic q Gluten Free q Motion q Sun q Heat q Swims q Shallow End Only q Low Fat q Other: q Medicine q Other: q Cannot Swim Medications & Physician Information (Use additional sheet if needed. Additional paperwork needed if taken on site.) Medication Name Amount Taken When/Frequency Special Instructions Physician Name: Phone: Insurance Carrier: Policy Number: Other Notes (Comments, behavior tendencies, behavior plans, or non-behavioral issue, health issues, etc.) Office Use: q Database q Rec Trac q Constant Contact q Scanned Date Completed: Initials:
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