Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation

Our mission: to promote the power of choice to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all abilities by providing diverse accessible recreation in an environment that promotes dignity, success, and fun.

THPRD's Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program provides access to recreation programs within THPRD to patrons who have developmental, learning, or physical disabilities or mental illness. Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation provides participants the opportunity to enjoy recreational, educational, and leisure offerings through THPRD.

Therapeutic Recreation Programs

This program includes three regularly scheduled programs for teens and adults. These programs take place most Monday and Thursday evenings. More information can be found on either the youth or adults programs pages.

Monday Night TR

This is a recreation and socialization program for teens (ages 16+) and adults with developmental disabilities. Join us for dances, bingo, trivia nights, off-site activities, and much more. A detailed schedule can be found in the TR Times Newsletter or in our Activites Guide.

Thursday Night All Stars Basketball

Thursday Night All Stars is a recreational program that provides a weekly opportunity for teens (ages 16+) and adults with developmental disabilities to play pick up basketball. This program includes 30 minutes of warm ups and drills followed by officiated games. Staff and referees divide players into teams to play four quarters with participants subbing in and out. Please see the Tualatin Hills Athletic Center section of the current activities guide or call 503-629-6330 for more information.

Thursday Night Wheelchair Basketball

Join THPRD and Adaptive Sports Northwest for wheelchair basketball! This drop-in program provides a weekly opportunity for youth and adults experiencing physical disabilities to play wheelchair basketball.

Inclusion Services

THPRD's Inclusion Services program provides FREE individualized supports and accommodations that assist patrons with disabilities to participate in a wide variety of programs and activities available through THPRD.

Participant Profile

Participants are required to complete an Intake Information form once a year while participating in Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation activities and/or requesting Inclusion Services. This form is used to provide emergency contact information, health conditions, and specific accommodation and support needs of participants.

Adaptive and Inclusive Available Classes

Click here to be directed to the youth offerings page for information on the Adaptive Sportz Center. Our fully inclusive sports class. (Not offered in Summer session)

Adaptive Aquatics

For many years, THPRD has been one of the area's leading providers of swim lessons to kids and adults experiencing disability. Currently, these classes are offered at Beaverton Swim Center and Harman Swim Center.
Adaptive swim lessons are designed for individuals (age 3 and older) with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. These one-on-one classes can be personalized for the needs of each participant.

To participate:
• Complete the Program In-take form
• Enroll online or at the facility
Currently, Aloha, Beaverton, Harman, and Sunset Swim Centers offer adaptive swim lessons.