Adaptive Recreation Opportunities: Aiming for Independence

The City of Fort Collins Recreation Division provides equal and quality recreation for community members with disabilities. Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) strives to ensure that people with disabilities have the necessary accommodations or support to participate in any recreation program at their highest level of independence. Specialized programming is also offered to increase opportunities and meet unique needs of individuals. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist oversees the creation of support for each person and the specialized program offerings made available. So what do you like to do? Aquatics? Sports and games? Arts and Crafts? YOU CAN DO IT and ARO is here to help.

The Adaptive Recreation Opportunities program provides unique services and classes to individuals of all ages and abilities. Exciting learning opportunities are available through internships and volunteering.

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ARO Highlights

Learn more about Inspiration Playground at Spring Canyon Community Park
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Adaptive Canoe Clinic A Success!

On Saturday, June 27th, ARO and the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) teamed together to provide equipment and instruction for an adaptive canoe clinic at Fossil Ridge Park. Over 15 people of all ages and abilities enjoyed a morning of canoeing, kayaking and nature. Lunch was included and everyone had a fantastic time.

Special thanks go to Athletes for Hope, a nonprofit organization that connected us with Angela Knopf, a professional beach volleyball player from LA and former CSU student. Angela is passionate about the Fort Collins community and dedicated to inspiring people with disabilities to get involved in sports and outdoor recreation programs. ARO is excited to partner with NSCD and Athletes for Hope more in the future.

Thank you to all the participants, staff and volunteers that joined forces to make this event happen. It was a huge success!

ARO Summer Thrills and Adventures!


Muddy Mayhem, July 10
Horsetooth Mountain Park was the site of the first Muddy Mayhem - a two-day handcycling event for people with disabilities who still like to go fast and take calculated risks.

Steve Ackerman orchestrate the Muddy Mayhem with teh help of the U.S. Handcycling, the Paralyzed Veterans Association, Rochester Medical and Craig Rehabilitation Hospital.

"The vision is to introduce people to the sport," Ackerman said, "and for those who already have equipment to be able to meet others with the same interests."



Rafting of the Poudre, July 12
The whitewater raft trip was a success. All participants had a wonderful time feelign their way down the Poudre River.

Volunteers

Are you looking for a rewarding and fun volunteer opportunity? Look no futher, ARO is always looking for volunteers.
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Are you interested in finding out about recreation and leisure programs that are right for you? Do you want to meet new friends, be active and have fun? If you have answered yes, then don't spend another day sitting at home when you can be having the adventures of your life!

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