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.)
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.
Download Special Needs Assessment Packet Here
(This is a Microsoft Word Template that can be filled out and emailed back.)
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 | |||
| Youth Program (under 18) | Rocky Baron | 239-390-1747 | |
| Adult Program (Lee & Collier County) | Kathy Samson | 239-267-2417 | |
| Adult Program (Charlotte County) | Rita Growney | 941 456-0216 | |
| Adult Program (Hendry County) | Dotti | 863 517-1123 | |
| National Amputee Golf | Bob Wilson 11 Walnut Hill Rd., Amherst, NH 03031 |
800-633-NAGA | |
| Special Needs Competition Cheerleading | Paradise Cheer and Dance | 239-573-4247 | |
Special Olympics |
Dorothy Barilla | 239-267-2181 | |
| Strokers Golf Club | Lee Westenberg or Membership Committee Doris Buck |
239-481-2514 239-415-7821 |
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| TOPSoccer | Joe Cento | 239-910-3848 | |
| Wheelchair Basketball Download Brochure |
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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| Adapted Sailing Program | Debra Frankel | 239-248-1120 | |
| USA Disabled Hockey | Ron Robichaud | 207-252-7134 | |
| Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute | |||
| Adaptive Outdoorsman | |||
| C.A.S.T. For Kids | 296 S.W. 43rd St., Renton, WA 98055 | Phone: 425-251-3214 Fax: 425-251-3272 |
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| United States Golf Association | 1631 Mesa Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 | Phone: 719-471-4810 Fax: 719-471-4976 |
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| Eastern Amputee Golf Association | 2015 Amherst Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18015-5606 | Phone: 888-868-0992 Fax: 610-867-9295 |
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| Physically Challenged Golf Association | 10 East View Dr., Farmington, CT 06032 | Phone: 860-676-2035 Fax: 860-676-2041 |
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| Florida Disabled Outdoors Association | 2213 Tallahassee Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32309 | Phone: 850-668-7323 Fax: 850-668-0650 |
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| Edison Sailing Center | Steve Olive | ||