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Columbus, Georgia Parks and Recreation - Therapeutics

Columbus, Georgia's Therapeutics programme at Pop Austin Recreation Center, offering Special Olympics sports training and social activities for adults 18 and over with disabilities.

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The practical details

Ages servedAdults 18 and over
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereColumbus (Pop Austin Recreation Center)
Address1331 Alexander St, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone(706) 225-3767
Emailthornton.aisha@columbusga.org
HoursMonday-Thursday 9am-4pm; Friday 7pm-9pm (dances)
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

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What this is, in plain language

A Therapeutics recreation programme at Pop Austin Recreation Center for adults 18 and over with disabilities, offering Special Olympics sports training, socialisation and cognitive-development activities. Daytime programming Monday to Thursday plus Friday evening dances.

Getting started

Contact Aisha Thornton by phone or email to ask about enrolling. The programme accommodates participants' assistants but does not provide one-on-one assistance.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Designed for persons with disabilities in the Columbus, Georgia community, offering adapted programming for physical activity, socialisation and cognitive development.
  • Open to all persons 18 years old and over with disabilities; states it accommodates participants and their assistants but does not offer one-on-one assistance.
  • Offers a lifetime learning experience in recreation, including training in Special Olympics sports alongside creative and leisure skills, plus Friday evening dances.
  • Provides a Parent Handbook and a monthly newsletter with programme details; partners include CAPRA, GRPA, the Sports Council and Safe Kids Columbus.

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