THERAPEUTIC RECREATION UNIT
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Welcome!
Did you know there are literally hundreds of recreational opportunities offered daily through the Department of Parks and Recreation?
Did you know that all these programs are open to all people, including people with disabilities?
Classes in athletics, competitive sports, music, dancing, arts and crafts, and cultural activities for all ages, as well as senior citizen's clubs, are available to the public at little or no cost.
If you would like specific information about programs in your area, call your nearest District Office.
District I (Manoa - Hawai'i Kai)
Phone: 973-7250
District II (Makiki - Aiea)
Phone: 522-7074
District III (Pearl City - Waianae, Wahiawa)
Phone: 675-7130
District IV (Waialua - Waimanalo)
Phone: 233-7300
To find out what is being offered or if you are wondering about possibilities, contact the Therapeutic Recreation Unit at 692-5750 V/T.
Mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Unit
Available Services
Philosophy of Inclusion
Access Statement
Links
Contact the City and County of Honolulu, Therapeutic Recreation Unit
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 Mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Unit
The mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Unit is to provide support to the Department of Parks and Recreation and to assist persons with disabilities to access parks and leisure activities.
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Available Services  Assessment and Transition
- Networking with various agencies and individuals to assist people with disabilities in accessing park programs.
- Support systems: Identify accommodations and modifications/adaptations needed.
- Leisure assessment: Determine leisure interests and skills.
- Transition: Assist in transition from specialized programs into general recreation programs (inclusion).
Education and Public Awareness
- Ability Awareness: Develop positive attitudes towards people with disabilities and dispel myths.
- Informing people about choices and opportunities in our parks and programs.
Information and Referral
- Information and referral to park programs.
- Information on a variety of disabilities.
- Information on services available with the Department of Parks and Recreation.
- Information on a variety of recreational activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Training for volunteers.
- Assist with inclusion.
- Assist with special events.
Resources
- Help with accessing park programs.
- Accommodations/modifications and adaptations.
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Philosophy of Inclusion
The City and County - Department of Parks and Recreation has adopted the LIFE - Leisure Is For Everyone concept which supports the belief that a community with integrity is one which people with and without disabilities recreate, play and learn together.
LIFE* is a philosophy which advocates equal opportunity for all people to participate in the recreation activities of their choice without respect to their race, sex, religion, national origin or disability. The practical application of this philosophy in service means assuring ACCESS for all people to the same recreation opportunities.
*Taken from PROJECT LIFE - The Office of Research and Services, Curriculum in Leisure Studies and Recreation Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Access Statement
The Department of Parks and Recreation, City and County of Honolulu is committed to making all of its programs and leisure services accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. If you have need for reasonable modifications please call your local park or the Therapeutic Recreation Unit at (808) 692-5750 V/T.
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Links
(The following links are provided as is for your convenience. The City and County of Honolulu has no responsibility for the contents of pages provided by others.)
 Therapeutic Recreation Sites:
 Recreation Sites
 Access Related Sites
 Hawai'i / Tourism Sites
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If you have any suggestions for making this page more accessible or would like to discuss access issues relating to recreation, please contact:
Therapeutic Recreation Unit
1000 Uluohia St., Suite 309
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Phone: (808) 692-5750 V/T
Fax: (808) 692-5131
E-Mail: parks-tru@honolulu.gov
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Parks Maintenance and Recreation Services
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