{"id":325,"date":"2022-05-25T19:56:07","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T19:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/planyourtransition.com\/planificationdelatransition\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2022-05-25T19:56:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T19:56:07","slug":"social-rec-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/planyourtransition.com\/planificationdelatransition\/ressources\/transition-to-adulthood\/social-rec-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Social &#038; Rec Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<h1>Social &amp; Rec Opportunities<\/h1>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ability OnLine<\/strong><br \/>\nAbility OnLine is an extraordinary and absolutely free internet community. Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities that address their needs for friendship, support, and information. They meet and chat with other people like them in a virtual world that transcends boundaries and barriers. They make friends, get tips from mentors, and freely participate in an atmosphere of collaboration, companionship, and support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Website: <a title=\"Ability OnLine website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.abilityonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>www.abilityonline.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Access 2 Entertainment Card<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Access 2 Entertainment Card provides free admission, (or a substantial discount), for the support person that accompanies a person with a disability at all participating entertainment venues. The person with the disability pays the regular admission fee. The card indicates to the ticket seller that the individual requires the support of an attendant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">c\/o Easter Seals Canada, 40 Holly St, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M4S 3C3<br \/>\nPhone: <strong>1-416-932-8382<\/strong> ext\u00a0<strong>227<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Access 2 Entertainment Card website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.access2card.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.access2card.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Windsor Regional Hospital: Community Pool Program<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers therapeutic pool facilities to individuals with chronic pain<br \/>\nYou must have a medical clearance from your family physician or specialist. Cost is $70 for an eight week session (16 visits).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Who qualifies?<\/strong><br \/>\nPatients who have been through physiotherapy pool program and no longer require physiotherapy intervention. Individuals with chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, arthritis, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pool temperature is maintained at 95-99 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>All sessions are supervised by a kinesiologist.<\/li>\n<li>Must either be independent and able to dress and undress as well as get into the pool independently or attend with a helper.<\/li>\n<li>Must be continent.<\/li>\n<li>Change rooms have benches and grab bars in bathroom stalls<\/li>\n<li>* Must also be independent and able to dress and undress as well as get into the pool by him\/herself, no hands-on assistance.<\/li>\n<li>** The pool has a lift, but has not been used in years.<\/li>\n<li>*** Can have a helper to supervise one-on-one throughout the whole pool session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Physiotherapy Department, Tayfour Campus<br \/>\nPhone:\u00a0<strong>519-257-5207<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Community Pool Program at Windsor Regional Hospital website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wrh.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wrh.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>D.O.O.R. 2 Adulthood<\/strong><br \/>\nDisability Ontario Online Resource aims to improve the process of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities and their families by providing information about services, resources, and events related to transition, and the opportunity to network and share ideas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Phone: <strong>1-800-363-2440 <\/strong>ext<strong> 3287<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"D.O.O.R. 2 Adulthood\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hollandbloorview.ca\/door2adulthood\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bloorview.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Easter Seals and the Ontario March of Dimes: Recreation Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Social outings, day trips, and sporting events are offered to individuals between the ages of 16 and 29 years old who have a physical disability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Phone: <strong>1-800-263-3463<\/strong> ext\u00a0<strong>7250<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Recreation Connections Easter Seals and the Ontario March of Dimes website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.eastersealscamps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eastersealscamps.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Harmony in Action<\/strong><br \/>\nHarmony in Action provides day, evening and weekend activities for adults with physical and or developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3939 Carmichael Street, Windsor, ON<br \/>\nPhone: <strong>519-252-5871<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Harmony in Action website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.harmonyinaction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.harmonyinaction.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Miracle League of Amherstburg, Ontario<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Miracle League provides the opportunity for children and adults with disabilities a chance to play baseball, make new friends, and build self esteem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Contact Chuck Bondy at <strong>519-919-4641<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Miracle League of Amherstburg website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amherstburgmiracle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.amherstburgmiracle.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Swimming at the\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Vollmer Centre<br \/>\n<\/strong>Family change rooms, Hydraulic change table and Private lessons available.\u00a0See website or call for details about public swimming times and fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2121 Laurier Drive, LaSalle, ON N9J 0B4<br \/>\nPhone: <strong>519-969-7771<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Vollmer Centre Swimming website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.town.lasalle.on.ca\/leisure\/swimming_sched.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.town.lasalle.on.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Windsor Aquatics Club (WAC): Adie Knox Herman Recreational Complex<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers competitive swimming and coaches that will assess children who are 5 years and older to ensure that they are placed in the correct group according to their abilities. Fees apply, two week free trial period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1511 Wyandotte St. West, Windsor, ON<br \/>\nPhone: <strong>519-971-7479<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Windsor Aquatics Club WAC Adie Knox Herman Recreational Complex website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.windsoraquatic.com\/Home.jsp?team=canwac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.windsoraquatic.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Wheelchair Basketball: LaSalle Lightening Wheelchair Basketball Club<\/strong><br \/>\nFor persons 15 years and older with disabilities and able-bodied players. Combines basic basketball skills with wheelchair mobility. Begins in January and ends in March and takes place on Tuesday nights from 7:30 pm &#8211; 9:00 pm at Holy Cross Elementary School, with a pay-as-you-go fee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Phone: <strong>519-969-7770<\/strong> ext <strong>249<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Wheelchair Basketball LaSalle Lightning Club website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelchairbasketball.ca\/en\/homePage.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wheelchairbasketball.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Snoezelen<\/strong><br \/>\nA darkened room with soothing music and lights. The effect is both relaxing and stimulating at the same time. It provides people who have sensory and learning disabilities with appropriate relaxation and leisure opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong> Community Living Windsor<\/strong><br \/>\n2840 Temple Drive, Windsor, ON<br \/>\nPhone:<strong> 519-974-4221<\/strong><br \/>\nWebsite: <strong><a title=\"Community Living Windsor Snoezelen website link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clwindsor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.clwindsor.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Sunnyside Rehabilitation Services<\/strong><br \/>\n11811 Tecumseh Road East, Suite 118<br \/>\nTecumseh, Ontario N8N 4M7<br \/>\nPhone: <strong>519-739-6061<br \/>\n<\/strong>Fax: <strong>519-739-1419<br \/>\n<\/strong>Toll Free: <strong>1-877-479-4460<\/strong><br \/>\nEmail: <strong>intake@sunnysiderehab.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Driving Evaluation and Training Centre<\/strong><br \/>\nIndividuals with disabilities related to physical, cognitive or perceptual function that either hold a valid driver&#8217;s license or have the ability to obtain a learner&#8217;s permit are encouraged to undergo an evaluation of driving skills. The evaluation is designed to assess each client&#8217;s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and provide recommendations as needed. Referrals may be made by physician&#8217;s, therapists, individuals requiring service, insurance companies, case managers, community service agencies, etc. Referrals can be made for any individual who requires an evaluation of their driving skills or adaptive equipment needs by contacting Toni Potvin, Program Coordinator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social &amp; Rec Opportunities Ability OnLine Ability OnLine is an extraordinary and absolutely free internet community. Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities that address their needs for friendship, support, and information. 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