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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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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- 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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