Out & About With . . . Paul Derda Recreation Center

Imagine!’s Out & About department was created in 1997 in response to the requests of community members with disabilities and family members who care for those with disabilities to have more options for community-based recreation services.

That “community-based” element is key - rather than scheduling activities in a segregated setting, you will find Out & About participants (both adults and children) utilizing recreation centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, museums, and even amusement parks.

Of course, Out & About wouldn’t be able to provide those services without the support of the many, many community organizations that collaborate with Out & About to ensure that participants are able to receive positive instruction, within a therapeutic framework, to encourage growth, learning, community participation, socialization, health, safety, and the achievement of individual goals.

So over the next few months, I’d like to use this blog to thank some of those community partners that make all the difference when it comes to successful outcomes for Out & About participants.

Today, I’d like to acknowledge the Paul Derda Recreation Center in Broomfield for its support of Out & About. Out & About uses Paul Derda’s pool at least once a week during its Summer Camp program as well as during the school year. The kids LOVE the slides and family hot tub at this pool! The staff members at Paul Derda are always kind and accommodating to the Out & About group.

Thank you, Paul Derda Recreation Center, for your continued support of your community and all of its members.