What is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic Recreation is a process that utilizes recreation and leisure to provide adaptation and support to individuals of all abilities within recreation programs and services. Participating in Therapeutic Recreation programs can promote independence and encourage improvement in social, emotional, cognitive and physical wellbeing.
Mission and Goals:
Bedford Recreation Department's mission is to create and implement recreation programs that are inclusive to participants of all ages and abilities. This includes individuals with cognitive, developmental, social, emotional and intellectual disabilities.
Goals of Therapeutic Recreation:
- Enhance and enrich quality of life
- Promote a positive leisure lifestyle
- Access to inclusive recreation programs
- Increase confidence
- Create community engagement opportunities
- Provide recreation and leisure resources
Inclusion:
Our inclusion program provides extra support to participants during recreation programs. If you are interested in participating in any of our therapeutic recreation programs or would like to request inclusion support, please fill out our inclusion questionnaire. This allows us to meet the needs of each individual to the best of our abilities. Our Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will use this information to create a plan that ensures proper support during our recreation programs. Support can vary dependent on the needs of the participant. After submitting this form, you will then be contacted by our Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to go over any details or questions that you may have.
Forms:
Fill out the Inclusion Questionnaire to request inclusion support for one or more of our Recreation Programs!
To Schedule a Meeting with Alex:
Schedule a meeting with our Therapeutic Recreation Specialist