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Recreation inclusion and one-to-one support in Ajax
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Recreation inclusion and one-to-one support in Ajax. Ajax offers extra recreation staff or volunteers for participants who need support.
Key information
Ajax offers extra recreation staff or volunteers for participants who need support. Inclusion staffing is free for Ajax residents, but places depend on available resources and are not guaranteed. Usually register for the recreation activity first, then its one-to-one support barcode. The Playgrounds program uses a different order.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who should discuss inclusion support before registering? | The town suggests support may be needed when a participant already needs extra school or daily-care help, belongs to a support agency or has a physical, medical, behavioural or developmental disability affecting participation or safety. Contact Inclusion Services about the actual activity and needs. |
| How much support can be requested? | The published limits are one general-interest program per session and up to three summer-camp weeks. Places are limited, depend on resources at registration and are not guaranteed simply because the participant has an activity registration. |
| Is there support for drop-in activities? | The page describes on-site assistance with adaptations and transition, without registration. Participants must be able to participate independently at a 1:4 ratio. Tell the coordinator about your interest and check the actual drop-in calendar for sessions. |
Sources: Inclusion Services
Process at a glance
- Who should discuss inclusion support before registering
The town suggests support may be needed when a participant already needs extra school or daily-care help, belongs to a support agency or has a physical, medical, behavioural or developmental disability affecting participation or safety. Contact Inclusion Services about the actual activity and needs.
- How do I request one-to-one support
First register for the general-interest recreation program or camp, then register using the one-to-one support barcode. For the summer Playgrounds program, register with the support barcode first and then contact the coordinator. The two routes have different registration order.
- What happens after support-barcode registration
The coordinator contacts the family and advises if staff or volunteers are unavailable. New families must attend an approximately one-hour meeting to complete an information form. Contact the team if the participant will be absent or stops attending.
Sources: Inclusion Services
Request support and complete intake
Who should discuss inclusion support before registering?
The town suggests support may be needed when a participant already needs extra school or daily-care help, belongs to a support agency or has a physical, medical, behavioural or developmental disability affecting participation or safety. Contact Inclusion Services about the actual activity and needs.
Source: Inclusion Services
How do I request one-to-one support?
First register for the general-interest recreation program or camp, then register using the one-to-one support barcode. For the summer Playgrounds program, register with the support barcode first and then contact the coordinator. The two routes have different registration order.
Source: Inclusion Services
What does support cost for an Ajax resident?
The town states inclusion staffing is free for Ajax residents. This does not say the recreation activity itself is free, or that extra program costs for an outside worker are covered.
Source: Inclusion Services
Sources: Inclusion Services
Support limits and outside workers
How much support can be requested?
The published limits are one general-interest program per session and up to three summer-camp weeks. Places are limited, depend on resources at registration and are not guaranteed simply because the participant has an activity registration.
Source: Inclusion Services
What happens after support-barcode registration?
The coordinator contacts the family and advises if staff or volunteers are unavailable. New families must attend an approximately one-hour meeting to complete an information form. Contact the team if the participant will be absent or stops attending.
Source: Inclusion Services
Can my own support worker attend?
External support workers can attend programs, with the family covering related extra costs. Submit the Outside Support Worker Release Form and an original current Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the last six months. Arrange document drop-off with the coordinator.
Source: Inclusion Services
Sources: Inclusion Services
Adapted activities and access equipment
Is there support for drop-in activities?
The page describes on-site assistance with adaptations and transition, without registration. Participants must be able to participate independently at a 1:4 ratio. Tell the coordinator about your interest and check the actual drop-in calendar for sessions.
Source: Inclusion Services
Where is the free multisensory drop-in space?
Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road North, lists Monday sessions at 5:30-6 pm and 6-6:30 pm. All ages can attend with a caregiver; no pre-registration is required, capacity applies and holidays or events can disrupt the schedule.
Source: Inclusion Services
What adapted programs and equipment are described?
The page lists adapted multisport at a 1:4 ratio, adapted youth fitness at 1:10 and adult sledge hockey at ACC during the September-March season. Free equipment loans include rollators, a Hoyer lift and ice sledges, with an application and use restrictions. Ask staff about the specific item and site.
Source: Inclusion Services
Who can confirm support and accessible-swim arrangements?
Contact 365-282-6032 or inclusionservices@ajax.ca. ACC has a pool chair lift, McLean and Audley pools are wheelchair accessible, and the outdoor pool lists a Hoyer lift. Audley's accessible public swim is pay-per-swim with capacity limits; use the current swim calendar.
Source: Inclusion Services
Sources: Inclusion Services
Recreation sites named in the support page
Ajax Community Centre
75 Centennial Road, Ajax, Ontario
Adult sledge hockey, pool chair lift and an equipment-loan form return location. Confirm the current session and equipment arrangement.
Sources: Inclusion Services
Audley Recreation Centre
1955 Audley Road North, Ajax, Ontario
Free caregiver-accompanied multisensory drop-in space and accessible public swimming are listed, subject to the current calendar.
Sources: Inclusion Services
McLean Community Centre
95 Magill Drive, Ajax, Ontario
Equipment-loan form return location, accessible pool and inclusive drop-in activities. Use the program calendar for actual sessions.
Sources: Inclusion Services
Apply, book or get help
Sources: Inclusion Services