INCLUSION & ADAPTED SERVICES PROGRAM

The Inclusion and Adapted Services program provides professional community-based therapeutic swimming and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. The program is committed to providing quality services to participants with varying abilities in the least restrictive environment.

The mission of the Adapted Aquatics program is focused on promoting independent skill acquisition and inclusion within the recreation department programs and community settings. Programs are designed by qualified professionals and paraprofessionals who hold certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED training.

Inclusion and Adapted Services

Land-Based Activities

Tai Chi by the Sea and Evening Stroll

Tai Chi Master, Paul Lam says, “Think of the circular path of each movement. In Tai Chi, every movement is in a curve or circle that has no ending or beginning.”

Please join newly certified Tai Chi Instructor Morgan Gryskwicz for 7 weeks of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, using the Warm-Up; Basic 6 Moves; and Cool Down. We will meet “by the sea” at East End Trail / Boat Launch and after our Tai Chi session, will transition to a stroll along the East End Trail.

Dates: Tuesday, September 12 - October 24, 2023 (7 weeks)

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: East End Beach (If raining will meet at 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, ME)

What should I bring / wear: Comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle

Fee: Portland Resident $60.00

Non-resident: $70.00

Min/Max: 5/10

Fee Waiver Eligible: No

FMI: Contact Morgan at 874-8874 or email mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov

Let’s “Wrap It Up”: CrEATe Sandwiches-and-Gifts

“When walking….walk. When eating….eat.” Zen Proverb

Let’s enter the holiday season using our creative energy for mindful movement, making tasty food and crafting holiday gifts. We will start each session with a short Tai Chi session so that we can practice the Warm-Up; Basic 6 Moves; and Cool Down exercises. From there, we will be “wrapping up” a different kind of delicious Wrap Sandwich each week, to be eaten prior to the craft-making part of the evening — or “wrapped up” for later. The second half of the evening will be for crafting gifts that can be kept for ourselves to enjoy or “gift-wrapped” to be given to others. It is a busy holiday season — and this will be a busy session filled with festive, fun activities! Come join us!

Dates: Tuesday, October 31 - December 12, 2023 (7 weeks)

Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, ME

What should I bring: An Appetite and a Creative Mind!

Fee: Portland Resident $120.00

Non-resident: $140.00

Min/Max: 5/10

Fee Waiver Eligible: No

FMI: Contact Morgan at 874-8874 or email mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov