Department of Parks and Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation: Community Resources
We'd like to share a variety of other community opportunities that are available outside of PRCR. Below you'll find Classes in the Community (some of which have specific dates!) and other Community Resources. This information is provided as a resource to the community and does not imply any endorsement nor affiliation. If you are aware of other resources, please share them with us at trinfo@arlingtonva.us.
Classes in the Community
Adapted Martial Arts (4-12)
Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do has weekly classes to help students improve motor skills, coordination, focus and self control through martial arts drills and games. Intermediate & advanced classes also available. Please call 703-532-7433, visit their website, or email adaptivetkd@tkdlifeskills.com for more information.
- Classes begin April 14 and run through June 16. Register now!
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced classes, times vary according to level
- $195/class (first time students pay additional $70 for uniform)
Community Resources
TOPSoccer
TOPSoccer provides specialized soccer skills training and social interactions for children ages 4-19 who have a disability. Participants will work with a soccer buddy every Saturday during their Winter Season, .
- TOPSoccer meets on Saturday afternoons, 3:30-4:30p at Woodlawn Park, behind the Hospice. Please be sure not to park in the Hospice parking lot!
- Spring Season runs April 14 – June 9, 2012.
- For more information, contact Joe Lerner at topsoccer@arlingtonsoccer.com, or visit the ASA website.
EXTREME RECESS: BASKETBALL with the Washington Mystics
Please join Dreams for Kids on May 15, 2012 for our Extreme Recess: Basketball Clinic with the Washington Mystics! The event will feature players, coaches, mascots and trained instructors to give youths ages 4-24 of all abilities a chance to play basketball like the Pros! AND Mystics players WILL be stopping by the clinic again this year to coach the kids on shooting hoops! Make sure you sign up now as a participant or volunteer: http://mysticsbballextremerecess.eventbrite.com/
EXTREME RECESS: LACROSSE with Georgetown Athletics
Please join Dreams for Kids on June 16, 2012 for our Extreme Recess: Lacrosse Clinic with Georgetown University Athletics! The THIRD annual Lacrosse Clinic will provide children ages 4-24 of all abilities the chance to participate in drills and exercises with a paired volunteer! We are excited to have the assistance of Georgetown University lacrosse coaches and players! Sign up today to join us: http://gtownlacrosseextremerecess.eventbrite.com/.
Cool Cats Hockey (5-12)
An adaptive hockey team that uses volunteers to be a hockey buddy for each participant. Visit www.novacoolcats.org for more information, or contact Theresa Wellman theresaw@gmail.com.
Fairfax Falcons Paralympic Sports Team
Fairfax Falcons is a Fairfax County recreational Paralympic sports team that provides individuals, ages 6-22, a wide range of sports experiences, teamwork, and socialization skills. Youth from all counties in the Northern Virginia area are eligible to participate. Fairfax Falcons primary sports are wheelchair basketball and track/field (ambulatory and wheelchair-based). They also do golf, football and other seasonal sports. For more information, visit their website or their blog.
Best Buddies (all ages)
An organization with a mission of inclusion through one on one friendships. Visit www.bestbuddiesvirginia.org or call 703-734-6423.
Special Olympics – Various Sports (8+)
A year-round volunteer-run program for individuals with disabilities. Fall sports include soccer, bowling, golf, soccer & volleyball For more information, contact Eamonn Garvey at 703-359-4301 or visit their website at www.novasova.org.
BlazeSports
National Rehabilitation Hospital's BlazeSports Washington DC℠ offers sports programming to children and adults with physical disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, have a neuro-muscular disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida or have an amputation. Sports offered: quad rugby, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and sled hockey. For all sports, please contact Joan Joyce at 202-877-1420.
Extreme Recess
Dreams for kids offers a variety of special events and activities for children with disabilities. Visit their website at www.dreamsforkids.org/dc.
Listed below are a series of links to related websites that may be of interest to you.
Assistive Technology/Devices
- Information on assistive technology
- Toys for children with disabilities; equipment for adults/seniors
- High tech assistive and adaptive technology products
Advocacy/ADA
- Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
- National Organization on Disability
- The Arc of Northern Virginia
- The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
- Special Education Parent Resource Center
Recreation and Leisure
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Langston-Brown Community Center
2121 North Culpeper Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207
703-228-4740 Phone
703-228-4743 TTY
703-228-4757 Fax
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