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AbilityFirst — Long Beach Center

AbilityFirst's Long Beach centre, running an after-school programme for ages 6 to 22 and an accessible warm-water aquatics programme.

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The practical details

Ages servedAfter-school programme ages 6 to 22
Current waitNo wait time published on its site — ask when you call
WhereAbilityFirst Long Beach Center, Long Beach
Funding takenRegional center funded

What this is, in plain language

AbilityFirst's Long Beach Center runs a site-based after-school programme for ages 6 to 22 that teaches life skills, socialisation and communication through activities and community outings, with staff providing personal care support such as feeding and changing. Its aquatics programme uses an indoor warm-water pool for adapted swim lessons, exercise classes and open swim.

Getting started

Contact AbilityFirst through the Long Beach Center's programme inquiry form on its website, or email info@abilityfirst.org; the Long Beach Center also publishes its aquatics class schedule and application form as downloadable PDFs.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Runs a site-based after-school programme for ages 6 to 22 that teaches life skills and fosters personal and social development, with personal care support (including feeding and changing) so every participant can take part fully.
  • Says its services are funded through Regional Center Purchase of Service authorisations, as a Regional Center vendor.
  • Its aquatics programme at the Long Beach Center runs an indoor warm-water pool with adapted swim lessons for children and adults with disabilities, warm-water exercise classes and community open swim.

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