Adaptive Connect: Summer 2025

Adaptive Connect Newsletter is made possible by Renown Health

If you have an event or activity that you would like posted in the next publication of Adaptive Connect, Please Contact April Wolfe at:

Phone: (775) 333-7765

WolfeA@Reno.Gov

Next Deadline is July 18, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are a vital part of the City of Reno Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation program. Volunteers will gain rewarding experiences through assisting Parks and Recreation staff with a variety of programs or providing additional support for participants.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming programs!

Reno Adaptive Staff Selected to Attend Sports for Social Change Adaptive Sports Exchange to Nepal

April Wolfe, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and Brittany Shaney, City of Reno Intern were accepted into the Sport for Social Change (SSC) Wheelchair Sport Program in Kathmandu, Nepal which will run from August 12–August 25, 2025.

The Sport for Social Change Program is a two-way exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)/Sports Diplomacy Division.

In September 2024, the City of Reno hosted adaptive athletes and coaches from Nepal in Reno, NV sharing programs such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, adaptive hiking, and more! SSC exchanges are designed to foster greater cross-cultural understanding by providing athletes, coaches, and administrators with sports and cultural opportunities to learn about social inclusion, leadership-building, teamwork, mentorship, healthy living, and self-discipline in a multicultural setting.

Stay tuned for updates on our social media this Summer!

RESOURCES

Renown Rehabilitation Hospital

Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides a full range of rehabilitation services for these conditions: brain injury, stroke/neurological diagnoses, spinal cord injury, fractures, joint replacements, multiple trauma, cancer, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, heart and lung disorders, amputation, and worker’s compensation injuries.

At Renown, patient outcomes exceed national benchmarks, thanks to the team of rehab specialists.

Renown Adaptive Sports Extravaganza

July 19-20, 2025

(Registration REQUIRED by June 27) Sky Tavern - 21130 Sky Tavern Rd.

This Extravaganza is a partnership with the City of Reno’s Adaptive Program. Renown Spinal Cord and Traumatic Brain Injury Alumni attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several adaptive sports to include mountain biking, rock climbing, yoga, lawn games, as well as overnight camping. Tents, trailers and vans are welcome. We hope to see you and your family there to enjoy a weekend of sports.

This program is supported by a Renown Better Together Community Benefit Grant. Email: Shaun.Stewart@renown.org

Achieve Tahoe Summer Sign-Ups are Open!

Join Achieve Tahoe this summer for Adaptive Horsemanship, Archery, Climbing, Hiking, Sailing, Water Skiing and much more! Reservations for summer programs are now open. If you have questions or need assistance with making a reservation, please call (530) 581-4161 x6 or email info@achievetahoe.org.

High Fives Hangouts

2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm South 40 - 1445 S Meadows Parkway

Please join the spinal cord injury (SCI) community in a monthly meet, greet, eat, and enjoy each other’s company! All are welcome!

Adaptive Fishing: Come Fish with Rebecca

Thursday, June 12, 2025 10am-1pm

Sparks Marina - Howard Dr. Sparks, NV

The Sparks Area Rotary Clubs would like to invite all adaptive youth to join us at the Sparks Marina on Thursday, June 12 for a fun day of fishing with our friend Rebecca. All necessary fishing gear will be provided free of charge for area youth! Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Registration at the door. Coaches will be available to help you catch a fish.

Questions?

Visit SparksRotary.org or call Jennifer at (775) 762-8039.

David’s Chair Now Available at Rosewood Nature Study Area

Rosewood Nature Study Area is the newest location of a David’s Chair, Action Track Chair. Whether you want to explore the park, bird watch, or fish, this off-road wheelchair will get you off the pavement! Book in advance by following these steps:

• Step 1: Go to davidschair.org

• Step 2: Hover on “request a chair” and select “request fixed location chair”

• Step 3: Scroll to “Reno Nevada” and select the day and time that you want to reserve the chair. The reservation goes to David’s Chair who then confirms it with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation.

Onsite reservations are also welcome.

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center

All ages welcome

Training Instructors

Personalized Lessons

1 on 1 instruction

Swim Lessons Swim Lessons

Community Center 1 on 1 1 on 1 Instruction Instruction All Ages Welcome Trained Instructors

Course Information

In these private swim lessons, persons with a large spectrum of disabilities can work 1:1 with a trained adaptive instructor to meet swimming goals and work towards independence. To participate in this course, guardians must first fill out an Assessment and Accomodation Request.

More information: swimlessons@reno.gov

In these private swim lessons, persons with a large spectrum of disabilities can work 1:1 with a trained adaptive instructor to meet swimming goals and work towards independence. To participate in this course, guardians must first fill out an Assessment and Accommodation Request.

More information: SwimLessons@Reno.Gov