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10 cob.org/recreation (360) 778-7000 parks@cob.org SPECIALIZED RECREATION SERVICES Bellingham Parks and Recrea on is commi ed to providing quality opportuni es to all members of our community. We recognize that making our services and facili es 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 any program 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. These programs 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 ques ons regarding Specialized Recrea on services, please contact Amanda Grove, (360) 778-7000 or agrove@cob.org. MULTI-MEDIA ART For Adults 18 & Older with Developmental Disabili es This class will explore the use of a variety of materials, such as watercolors, acrylics, colored pencils and inks. Par cipants will have the opportunity to engage in ac vi es such as printmaking, crea ng a collage, designing note cards and pain ng. Crea ve enrichment, individual choices and enjoyment will be emphasized. Minimum must be met one week prior to first class. Registra on begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 5. PROG# 8310 ON-LINE: www.cob.org/ezreg AGES: 18 years and older DAY/DATES: Mondays, May 7, 14, June 4, 11, 25 TIME: 4–6 p.m. LOCATION: Mari me Heritage Park Pavilion, 514 W Holly COST: $34 INSTRUCTOR: Jan Lor MIN: 10 MAX: 12 SPIN DANCES Bellingham Parks and Recrea on, along with the Max Higbee Center and Whatcom County Parks, has planned three dances for individuals with disabili es. All persons age 14 and over are invited for music, dancing and a load of fun! PLEASE MARK THE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR! "LIKE" BELLINGHAM PARKS AND RECREATION ON FACEBOOK AND GET SPIN UPDATES! AGES: 14 years and older DAY/DATES: Mondays, March 19 ("St Patrick's Day") April 16 ("Crazy Hat Night") May 21 ("80's Night!") TIME: 6-8 p.m. LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck COST: A package of graham crackers at the door CAMP T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More): An outrageously fun experience for adults with developmental disabili es, other community members, and WWU students. Don't miss out on the 16th annual overnight event at Camp TEAM! Par cipants will have the chance to meet new people, play games, do arts and cra s, play pu -pu golf, join in indoor and outdoor adapted sports, learn new dancing techniques, go on nature walks, sit around a bonfire, eat s'mores, build rela onships and boogie down to karaoke on Thursday night! Western Washington University Recrea on Program students will be your energe c co-campers. The cost includes transporta on to and from camp (from Bellingham and Mount Vernon loca ons), food, accommoda ons, and ac vi es. This event is held at Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center. This loca on has ADA-accessible cabins, restrooms, dining hall and ac vity spaces. If you require individual assistance, personal care assistants a end for free. All camp par cipants are required to fill out a camp par cipa on informa on form and medical consent form which are available at registra on. PLEASE NOTE: All required forms must be completed and returned by April 13 — so PLEASE register early! Camp T.E.A.M. is possible through the combined efforts of Western Washington University, Skagit County Health and Human Services, Whatcom County Health and Human Services, Whatcom Educa onal Credit Union, Max Higbee Center and

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