Therapeutic Recreation

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Contact Information

Town of Lexington MA
Contact: Kate DeAngelis, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Email Address: kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov
Phone: 781-698-4817

39 Marrett Road Lexington, MA 02421-3801
Area Served: Greater Boston

Map Location Therapeutic Recreation

Narrative

We service individuals with diagnoses that include but are not limited to Autism Spectrum disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down Syndrome, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Visual Impairments, Hearing Impairments and Physical Disabilities.

The goal of Therapeutic Recreation programs:

  • Enhance / Enrich Quality of Life
  • Increase Independence
  • Enhance / Foster Social Skills
  • Increase physical activity
  • Enhance / Foster Community Engagement opportunities
  • Work on individualized goals and objectives through Recreation and leisure
  • Increase Recreational opportunities for People with Disabilities

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Skills Training
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Community Supports Program
  • Financial Assistance
  • Support Groups
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Deaf
  • Developmental Disability
  • Hard of Hearing
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Spinal Cord Injury

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Accessibility Features

  • Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Public Transportation
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Elevators

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds