​Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event.

Special Populations plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of year-round recreation and leisure programs, special events, and services to meet the interests and needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. Programs are designed to develop, enhance, and/or maintain leisure skills, motor skills, socialization, and overall well-being as well as to promote fun and enjoyment.

Types of Programs/Services Offered

• Social functions and events to provide opportunities for peer interaction in an appropriate social setting.

• Sports and athletics to teach or enhance skills and to promote physical activity, friendly competition, fun, and success in individual, duo, and team activities.

• Leisure education to explore, examine, and discover personal attitudes, interests, and potential opportunities through experiential discussions and initiatives that focus on leisure awareness and resources in order to promote healthy independent recreation and leisure lifestyles.

• Physical fitness programs to teach and improve general fitness in a group setting.

• General recreation to provide for the discovery and experience of a variety of activities that promote learning, skill development, creativity, life skills enhancement, and enjoyment.

• Facilitate inclusion by working directly with potential participants, significant others, and Division staff to provide, as needed, resources, assistance, training, modifications, and/or equipment that will enable persons with disabilities to actively participate in any Division-wide programs and events.
  

Volunteers for Tandem Bike Skill Development Program Needed

Captains are needed for tandem bicycle program designed for teens and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteer captains sit in the front seat while the individual who is blind or visually impaired sits in the rear seat. For further information call Special Populations at 954-357-8160/8170, or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org.

Resources

Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Recreation and Leisure Programs

Ongoing Programs

Prer​egistration is required for all programs. To register or for further information call Special Populations at 954-357-8170/8160 or TTY 954-537-2844, or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org.

3R's (Recycle Repurpose Reuse) Program, for adults ages 18 and up, with developmental disabilities. Thursday, 4-5:30PM

​A free program to learn about and use different art techniques, media, tools, and supplies while using recycled materials to create your artwork.

Adaptive Kayaking, for adults ages 18 and up, who are blind or visually impaired. Quarterly on Thursday, 9AM-noon.

A free program that provides kayak basics and safety, while socializing and touring the mangroves out on the water at West Lake Park.

Boccia Program, for veterans with andd without disabilities, and adults ages 18 and up with physical disabilities. Tuesdays, 1-3PM.

A free program that will introduce participants to the sport of boccia and focus on hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills that will improve with continued practice playing the sport.

Bowling, for teens and adults, ages 13 and up, with developmental disabilities. Monday, 5-7PM

Cost: $6/person for two games and shoes. and a prize fund.

C.O.R.E.S. (Connecting with Others Recreationally, Educationally, and Socially) for adults ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities, and one guest. Alternating Fridays, 4:30-6PM.

A program that offers exploring, learning, and participating in different activities in the community. Fees may apply.

Cross-Round Fitness for adults ages 18 and up with physical disabilities. Wednesday, 6-7PM

This free program, in partnership with Supportabilities Foundation, will allow participants to learn and engage in proper self-defense techniques through non-contact boxing and physical fitness through adaptive exercises.

Disc Golf for adults ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities, and one adult guest. Tuesday, 9:30-11:30AM

A free program to learn disc golf fundamentals and skills, and to play on a course with peers.

Drum to Your the Beat! for adults ages 18 and up living with Alzheimer's Disease. Wednesday, 11:15-11:45AM

A free program, in partnership with the City of Lauderdale Lakes' Alzheimer's Care Center, that offers learning rhythmic patterns with drums, while promoting inclusion and enjoyment for all.

Fit With Family for adults ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities, and one adult guest. Monday, 10:30-11:45AM

Kickball for teens and adults ages 13 and up with development disabilities. Wednesday, 5-7PM

A free program to learn and develop skills for playing the sport of kickball while having fun with peers.

Musical Expressions for teens and adults ages 13 and up with developmental disabilities. Tuesday, 6-7:30PM