Special Needs
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Lee County Parks and Recreation believes and encourages all individuals to participate in recreation and leisure activities of their choice. We welcome people with disabilities into all recreation programs being offered. To ensure you have the best experience possible please contact our Special Needs/Inclusion programmers prior to registration to assist in any accommodations that may be needed. For more information call Amanda Gutierrez (239 267-2181) or Carol Brotherton (239 267-2181).
Special Needs/Recreation Therapy
Special Needs/Inclusion programs are being offered throughout the year for individuals with various disabilities. Programs such as Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and Adventure days for children and teens in school. Adult outings for Individuals with Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disabilities. There are always inclusion opportunities in the various community recreation facilities and their programs. Contact our Special Needs/Inclusion programs office for confidential assistance to review your recreation, leisure and social needs. Our office is always open to suggestions for recreation and leisure programs.
American with Disabilities Act
Lee County Parks and Recreation has been working diligently to ensure compliance with the ADA. Please contact the Special Needs/ADA Compliance officer if you have a recommendation about any Lee County Parks and Recreation facility’s accessibility compliance. If you have further questions about the grievance process that could not be taken care please contact our county administration equal opportunity analyst at 239 267-2181 .
Adaptive Sports
Lee County Parks and Recreation Special Needs/Inclusion programs has resources list of various adaptive sports available in the Lee County and Florida area. If there is a sport you are interested in contact us and let us work together to make it work. Here are a few local programs and their contacts:
| Program | Contact | Phone # | Website |
| Adapted Aquatics | Amanda Gutierrez | 239-267-2181 | |
| Arthritis Aquatics | LCPR | 239-533-7275 | |
| Challenger Baseball | |||
| Adult Program | Kathy Samson | 239-267-2417 | |
| Youth Program | Rocky Baron | 239-390-1747 | |
| National Amputee Golf | Bob Wilson | 800-633-NAGA | |
| Special Olympics | Dorothy Barilla | 239-267-2181 | |
| Strokers Golf Club | Myerlee Country Club | 239-481-1440 | |
| TOPSoccer | Joe Cento | 239-910-3848 | |
| Wheelchair Basketball | Bill Mattingly | 239-549-1388 | |
| Wheelchair Rugby | Ed Hooper | 941-924-1804 | |
| (Wheelchair Rugby) Quad Rugby: | |||
| Wheelchair Tennis | Community Tennis Association | 239-565-5300 | |
| Waterskiing for individuals with disabilities | Anne O'Brine-Satterfield | 863-967-2575 | |
| Wheelchair Recreation | Sports & Travel in Florida | 0 |
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