Inclusion#

Individuals of all abilities and ages are welcome to register in any recreation program, and the Recreation Department will do its best to provide reasonable accommodations. Recreation offers a spectrum of inclusion services. Request for Inclusion support must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the start of a program. Inclusion support will be determined by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Behavioral Specialist and can include training to staff to create a more inclusive environment, program adaptation, adaptive equipment, additional staff, or other accommodations. Each individual requesting inclusion support will be assessed, and support can be changed as individuals work towards the goal of independence in programs.

Equipment Rental#

ARO utilizes and maintains a plethora of unique adaptive equipment that allows for individuals of all abilities to recreate how they choose. It includes but is not limited to a Freedom Grit chair, various types of cycles, kayaks and outriggers, sport chairs, and other equipment. If you would like to rent a piece of equipment to utilize, please complete our Equipment Rental Request Form. Once submitted, a staff member will follow up with availability and equipment options.

Rental Fees

• $5 per day for equipment rental
• + additional $5 per day late fee if returned late

Please note that our equipment is selected to support a broad spectrum of community members and not fit to unique individuals. Padding and supports are available to assist with fit. Equipment is also used in programs and may not always be available for use.

Request equipment

Transition Services#

Leisure education for individuals transitioning from school to adult services. These programs provide collective recreation experiences and resources on how to continue involvement. For more information, contact Sarah Olear at solear@fcgov.com.

ARO also offers consultations with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to support new community members as they transition to local programming. Consultations discuss recreation opportunities, barriers to leisure goals, and support options. 

Complete the Support Form

Adaptive Swim Lessons#

We are not currently accepting adaptive swim lesson requests. Please check back later. We appreciate your patience and look forward to helping swimmers of all abilities get back in the water soon.

Adaptive Personal Training#

Are you looking for one-on-one guidance from an expert to achieve your fitness goals? Adaptive Personal Trainers are available to provide specialized 1:1 fitness instruction designed for individuals with disabilities. Participants will be assigned a Certified Personal Trainer to exercise with at one of the City's recreation facilities: Foothills Activity Center, Northside Aztlan Community Center, or Fort Collins Senior Center. Schedules are created by the trainer and participant. Personal Trainer assignments depend on availability. A cancellation notice of at least 24 hours is required.

If interested in Adaptive Personal Training, please click the button below to complete the interest form and an ARO staff member will contact you.

Complete the Adaptive Personal Training Interest Form