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 particpants the opportunity to enjoy recreational, educational, and leisure offerings through THPRD.

Registration is required for all Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation activities. Participants must have a valid THPRD account. If you do not have an account, start here.

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.

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.

Available Classes

A list of current classes and programs offered can be found in the current activities guide under Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation. You can also search our class database.

Adaptive Recreation Programs

This program includes three regularly scheduled programs for youth and adults. These programs take place most Monday and Thursday evenings.

TR Drop In

This is a recreation and socialization program for teens (ages 13+) and adults with developmental disabilities. Join us for dances, arts and crafts, game nights, off-site activities, and much more. A detailed schedule can be found in the TR Times Newsletter or in our Activites Guide, in the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation section.

To participate:

Complete the required Medical Emergency Information Form.
Register before attending. This can be done at any THPRD facility, in your account online or by phone.
Those requiring 1:1 assistance must submit a non-thprd aide form prior to attending program. Once proper paperwork is proccessed, participant must bring their aide for the duration of the activity.

For more information or to get on our electronic mailing list, call 503-629-6330 or email inclusion@thprd.org.

Monday Night Wheelchair Basketball

THPRD is partnered with Adaptive Sports NorthWest to bring Monday night wheelchair basketball to the Athletic Center. This drop-in program provides youth and adults experiencing physical disabilities an opportunity to play basketball every Monday nights, unless otherwise noted on the Athletic Center website of cancellations.

To participate:

Complete the required Medical Emergency Information form.
A limited number of sports chairs may be available upon request for particpants that do not own their own. Requests can be made in the Medical Emergency forms.

Thursday Night All Stars Basketball

Thursday Night All Stars is a recreational program that provides a weekly opportunity for teens (ages 13+) and adults with developmental disabilities to play a lightly officiated game of 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. For more information call 503-629-6330 or email inclusion@thprd.org.

To participate:

Complete and submit the required Medical Emergency Information form. This form can be found at the Atheltic Center or in the forms section of this page.
Those requiring 1:1 assistance must submit a non-thprd aide form prior to attending program. Once proper paperwork is proccessed, participant must bring their aide for the duration of the activity.

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 Aloha, Beaverton, Harman, and Sunset Swim Centers.

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: