2018 Fall TRS Brochure
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Therapeutic Recreation Services SeptemberFa – December ll 2018 SpokaneParks.org – Call 311 and Press 3 or 509.755.2489 and Press 3 Customer Involvement Policies & Important Information Customer Involvement Policies Participant Personal Needs enrolled and any supply costs incurred on the participant’s Therapeutic Recreation staff provides leadership for the activity and behalf. Careproviders may not substitute participants. Every • Arrive to the activity/meeting location on time. Under are unable to provide attendant care (feeding, toileting assistance, participant must be pre-registered. Requests for refunds must most circumstances TRS will not wait longer than fifteen giving medications, transfers, etc.). Careproviders should be made in writing and approved by Therapeutic Recreation minutes for participants to arrive. This will prevent a delay in accompany participants who need personal care. Participants supervisor. Refunds will not be made after the first session or transportation and tardiness of any reservation. who have behavioral issues may be asked to participate with a for missed sessions. Trip deposits are non-refundable unless • Leave the activity on time. TRS will wait until transportation careprovider in attendance. Registration fees for careproviders cancellation is made at least 30 days before trip departure date. comes. If additional supervision is required the participant may be waived or will vary depending on the activity. Transportation/Paratransit Users will be billed $4.00 for every 15 minutes or $16.00 for every Medication Policy The Spokane Transit Authority offers both fixed route and hour your transportation is late or you arrive too early. Participants who take medication during a Therapeutic Recreation para-transit services to the public. For fixed route service, call (Please refer to the additional supervision form). program must complete a MEDICATION INFORMATION AND 509.328.7433; para-transit service, call 509.328.1552. STA will • Bring the appropriate amount of money for activity. TRS staff WAIVER form and return it before start of class. Participants must not wait for instructors or buildings to open. Our instructors do not carry additional funds to pay for activities. If you do be self-medicating. Program staff can take custody of medication arrive fifteen minutes prior to the start of the class. In order to not have sufficient funds for the activity, you may be sent and remind participants when to take medication. Program prevent participants from being dropped off too early please home . Via home site, bus or taxi. staff cannot administer medication. All medication must be give a “no earlier than drop” time of 15 minutes before the class packaged according to program instructions. Participants should starts. Do not use a “no later than” time as it causes problems • Bring the appropriate clothing/gear for activity. (i.e.; helmets/ have a current medical coupon/medical insurance card, and of too early of an arrival. Care providers must accompany gloves, swimsuit/cap, pillow/sleeping bag, extra layers in cold identification with current address and phone number. participants who cannot find the class location independently weather, etc.) Miscellaneous Information or wait appropriately for the instructor. Therapeutic Recreation • Respect people, place and things around you. Participants will be notified of class changes. Classes held in works with STA and care providers to identify early and late a. Stay with the group. Spokane school facilities do not meet on holidays, vacation & arrivals and make changes in schedules as needed. *Another b. Follow instructions of TRS staff. curriculum days. suggestion is to use subscription trips. After attending a class c. No smoking permitted except in designated areas upon three weeks in a row the rider qualifies. With this ride you approval of TRS staff. Program Fees won’t need to call in each week- just call when need to cancel. d. No food or drink allowed on the vans or other transport Limited scholarship funds are available should a participant be Schedule rides early. If participants need additional supervision vehicles. unable to afford a class. Donations are tax deductible and assist while waiting for transportation after program hours a bill will be e. No stealing us to better serve the leisure needs of people with disabilities. sent to cover staff expenses. Para-transit is not recommended Therapeutic Recreation Services is a registered contractor with for those activities involving a flexible return time - i.e. trips. Absolutely No Sexual Harassment or Assaultive behavior will DSHS and is eligible to accept DDA respite funds for payment of Registration Procedure: be tolerated. We reserve the right to send participants home activities through the Provider 1 system. Contact your local DDA if displaying inappropriate behaviors or not abiding by the TRS case manager for more information. • Advance registration is necessary for all programs except Customer Involvement Policies. where noted. Process to use DDA Funding: We strive to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for 1. Contact your DDA case manager and inform them of price. • Registration is processed on first paid, first served basis. everyone in a Therapeutic Recreation Services activity. Payment can be accepted over the phone with Visa/MC/ 2. Have case manager send funding approval to Discover only. No verbal reservations over phone. [email protected] Important Information • Mail in, phone in, walk in, or fax 509.625.6205 registrations. 3. Service Philosophy Fill out registration and then on page 13 indicate DDA as • Medication Information & Waiver form filled out as necessary. Primary goal is to make recreational activities available to a payment source and list case manager. broad spectrum of people with developmental and/or physical 4. When registration form has been received and processed by disabilities. Our purpose is to assist people to have positive TRS, a confirmation receipt will be sent to camper/family. experiences and develop appropriate leisure and social skills they can use throughout their lifetime. Mastery of leisure skills 5. Provide copy of confirmation receipt to case manager. often leads to an increase in self-esteem and the ability to tackle 6. If camper needs to cancel registration, regular refund policy other obstacles in life. and procedures apply (see below). DDA WILL NOT PAY IF Other Parks Programs Available to Special Populations Volunteer/Staff CAMPER DOES NOT ATTENED BUT DID NOT CANCEL. In this The programs in this brochure are designed for persons Volunteers are vital to our programs. Parents/careproviders, case, payment responsibility falls to camper’s family. with developmental and physical disabilities. All other Park Department programs are available to persons siblings, and students are encouraged to volunteer. If you are Refund Policy interested in volunteering, call 509.625.6245. Paid positions Participants will be notified if a class or program is canceled due with disabilities. Please look through the Spokane Parks also available. to lack of enrollment and will be offered an alternate choice, and Recreation Department Class & Activity Guide to full refund or credit on account. Participants who wish to cancel see if a program is of interest to you. Then call Alice enrollment must notify Therapeutic Recreation at least seven Busch at 509.625.6245 and she will help you get started days prior to the program date to be considered for a refund. by notifying the instructor who will make preparations Refund amount will be based on the number of students or adaptations, if needed. 2 Winter is just around the corner. Join Us! Adaptive & Cross Country Powderhound Ski Program Free Skiing Downhill Ski & + Volunteering Snowboard Program = One Awesome Winter Ski Season Kick-Off Banquet Do you enjoy skiing Friday, October 5, 2018 or snowboarding 6:30 – 8:00pm Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave and want to help This is an opportunity for new skiers, snowboarders and improve the quality care providers to meet the group and ask questions. Potluck style. of life for people with Consider volunteering We’re also looking for volunteers to Please call 509.625.6245 or email [email protected] 3 September Events Dessert Delight 1 day | Ages 16+ | $12 Fine Dining 1 day | Ages 18+ | $15 Seattle Mariners If you have a sweet tooth and enjoy desserts come with us as we Do you like getting dressed up and going out? Come with Baseball Game 2 days | Ages 18+ | $269 visit a variety of Spokane eateries. Program fee does not include us and experience the culinary delights of Spokane’s finest Enjoy a baseball game at Safeco Field watching the Seattle cost of food. Transportation provided from Sinto Senior restaurants! Staff will help in the selection and purchase of Mariners play the San Diego Padres. Participants need to be Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto parking lot. a meal. Participants will have the opportunity to improve independent in personal care skills and have no major behavioral Shari’s Cafe and Pies – World famous pies, shakes, & ice cream social, communication, and etiquette skills. Program fee does or medical needs. Trip fee covers transportation, staff, game 1270 | Wed. | 9/19 | 7:00-9:00pm not include cost of food. Transportation provided from Sinto tickets, overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch on Senior Activity Center, 1124 W.Sinto parking lot. return day. Transportation provided from Sinto Senior Activity Outback Steakhouse – Steak, seafood, and the bloomin’ onion Center, 1124 W. Sinto. Eagle Football 1 day | Ages 18+ | $35 1505 | Thurs. | 9/27 | 6:00-9:00pm Come on Eagle fans, don’t miss this exciting day of college 1906 | Tues. | 9/11 | depart 10:00am football at Roos Field. We will be traveling to Cheney to watch Wed. | 9/12 | return 4:30pm the Eags play Cal Poly Mustangs. Bring $12 to purchase dinner Friday Fun 1 day | Ages 18+ | $26 and money for souvenirs if desired. Transportation provided If your Friday/Saturday nights are dull check out these fun nights.