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cob.org/recreation (360) 778-7000 parks@cob.org
SPECIALIZED RECREATION
SERVICES
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on is commi ed to providing quality
recrea on opportuni es for all members of our community. We
recognize that making our services accessible to people with
disabili es helps build a posi ve community. We strive to ensure
compliance with the Americans with Disabili es Act as well as foster
posi ve rela onships between all our par cipants.
Specialized Recrea on services include:
• Programs designed for individuals who have a disability
• Inclusion support for individuals with disabili es wishing to
par cipate in programs offered by Bellingham Parks and
Recrea on
• Liaison to community groups serving individuals with
disabili es
The programs listed in this sec on are designed for individuals
who have a disability. They offer opportuni es for individuals to
develop a skill or have opportuni es for socializa on.
Inclusion support services include arranging for requested
accommoda on or adapta on to facilitate successful par cipa on in
general programming offered by Bellingham Parks and Recrea on.
Par cipants will be asked if they require assistance or
accommoda on at the me of registra on. Recrea on staff will then
contact par cipants and/or parent/advocate to arrange necessary
support when indicated. For more ques ons regarding Specialized
Recrea on services, please contact our office at (360) 778-7000 or
parks@cob.org
SPIN DANCES
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on, along with the Max Higbee Center
and Whatcom County Parks have planned four dances for individuals
with disabili es. All persons age 14 and over are invited for live
music, dancing and loads of fun! Music by Evergreen Entertainment.
DAYS/DATES: January 21 (Masquerade Ball), February 18
(Valen ne's Day), March 18 (St Paddy's Day),
April 15 (Crazy Hat Night)
AGES: 14 and older
TIME: 6-8 pm
LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck Street
COST: A bag of pre-packaged graham crackers
COORDINATOR: Amanda Grove
ADAPTED AQUATICS
A me for individuals with special needs to get in the water and work
one-on-one with a volunteer for 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes
in the hydrotherapy pool. Volunteers will be working with
par cipants toward increasing swim skills, flexibility, exercising and,
most importantly, having fun. Register at cob.org/ezreg.
SESSION 1
DAYS/DATES: Tuesdays, January 22—February 12
DAYS/DATES: Wednesdays, January 23—February 13
DAYS/DATES: Thursdays, January 24—February 14
SESSION 2
DAYS/DATES: Tuesdays, February 19–March 12
DAYS/DATES: Wednesdays, February 20–March 13
DAYS/DATES: Thursdays, February 21–March 14
AGES: Ages 3 and older
TIME: 5:15–6 pm
LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aqua c Center
COST: $26
COORDINATOR: Suzanne DuBois
MAX: 8 + 2 per day
