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110 Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources SPECIALIZED RECREATION Specialized Recreation In Fall 2013, Judy Newsome was hired as the Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, overseeing recreation programming for persons with disabilities. Previously, staff implemented the "inclusion" portion that is required by law. As recommended by the Specialized Recreation Study in 2009, an inclusion service statement was developed that declares the Town of Cary is "committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together." With the hiring of the Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, we can focus on the next step—specialized recreation—an area that will offer a variety of programs designed specifically for individuals who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities. This gives people a choice to participate either in an existing program with reasonable modifications or to participate in a program specifically designed to meet their needs and interests. We are excited about this next step! Check out our Specialized Recreation section for new activities. Contact Judy with questions or ideas at judy.newsome@townofcary.org or (919) 462-2027. ARTS WITh CAREgIVER Specialized Recreation Preschool Arts (age 2-6) Share time together while creating works of art designed around special themes! Instructor: Kim Marchesseault Location: Cary Arts Center Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) Holiday Happenings 79187 Sat Nov 15 1-2:30 p.m. Penguin Pals 79188 Sat Dec 6 10:30 a.m.-noon Watercolor Seas and Sky (age K5-10) Learn basic watercolor techniques while creating breathtaking sea- scapes! Instructor: Najla Abdullah Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) 79192 Thu Sep 4 4:30-6 p.m. Farewell to Summer! (age K5-10) Say farewell to summer by creating an end-of-summer beach scene! Instructor: Kim Atkins Fees: $16(R) $21(N) (1 class) 79189 Sat Sep 6 1-3 p.m. Acrylic Animals (age K5-10) Come explore acrylics from fur to scales while painting one of your favorite animals. Instructor: Najla Abdullah Fees: $12(R) $16(N) (1 class) 79193 Thu Oct 2 4:30-6 p.m. Fall Watercolor Resist (age K5-10) Use watercolors and crayons to create a colorful autumn scene! Instructor: Kim Atkins Fees: $16(R) $21(N) (1 class) 79191 Sat Nov 1 1-3 p.m. The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation and encourages individuals with and without disabilities to participate together. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reason- able modifications will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you or a family member re- quires a reasonable modification to participate in a program, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. What does "reasonable modification" mean? Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department supports access to existing programs for participants with disabilities by offering reasonable and appropriate resources to the participant. Resources may include, but are not limited to, supportive/adaptive materials, program/ site specific training and/or additional staff support for the program. I have indicated that I or a family member needs a reasonable modification, what happens next? Once you have indicated that a reasonable modification is needed, staff will contact you regarding this request. An inclusion support form will be filled out. It is important that this form is completed as thoroughly and accurately as possible. All information is confidential and is shared only with the staff members who will be working directly with you or your family member. This information will be used to better serve the participant in our programs. We want you to know . . . You are a valued participant and your involvement in our programs, our parks system, and our facilities is important to us. InclusIon servIces