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Golf - City of Loveland Colorado - Adaptive Program makes health and wellness accessible to everyone 01 January 2024 ( news )
Golf - City of Loveland , state Colorado ( By Press Release office)
Jan 01,2024
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The City of Loveland Parks and Recreation Department’s Adaptive Program isn’t new . In fact , the program has been around for many years . Each year the program continues to offer well - rounded inclusive programming . Programs are open to everyone but are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with a broad range of visible and invisible physical , psychological , developmental and intellectual needs .
“Therapeutic and inclusion services focus on abilities , rather than on disabilities . Participants gain confidence , develop communication skills , experience moments of success , learn teamwork and make lasting friendships — all essential skills necessary for development , ” said Adaptive Program Recreation Coordinator Karl Von Zwehl .
Von Zwehl is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist ( CTRS ) who coordinates programming and helps participants explore modifications as needed .
“By far , our most popular programs are our Special Olympics and Unified programs , ” said Von Zwehl . Adult Unified Basketball began its season in January . In February and March , the Adaptive Program offers Special Olympics youth swimming for participants 8 to 15 years old . The Adaptive Program also offers a variety of activities such as a monthly crafts class and a program called Bingo , Board Games and Billiards .
And , what some residents don’t know is that the Adaptive Program helps with modifications for those who want to participate in other recreation programs . With at least two weeks’ notice before any Loveland Recreation program begins , staff can help individuals explore modifications .
To learn more about programs , visit
lovgov . org/WebTracand select Adapted under the Activities section . For specific questions about the Adaptive Program , call 970 - 962 - 2462 .
This article appeared in the January , 2024 issue of City Update .
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