Supervisor: Celia Southward, M.A., M.Ed.
Phone: (519) 253-2300 ext. 6717
Times: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

This area provides specialized services to seniors and special populations allowing them to access recreational and leisure services. Programs offered in community centers, pools and arenas are available to all people in the community, but in some cases accommodation may be required.

The Supervisor of Seniors and Special Populations will assist in coordinating information enabling people to obtain services in addition to providing information on specialized competitive events and equipment for athletes with disabilities.

Special Needs Integrators
Recreation has a limited number of Special Needs Integrators who work directly with youth (children 13 and under) with special needs who are interested in attending one of our day camps. The Special Needs Integrators are located in a select number of community facilities. Families wishing to access services may have to travel to that location. Parents and caregivers who believe their child may need a Special Needs Integrator are requested to download and complete the Confidential Special Needs Registration Request Form (printed copies are also available at your local community centre). The Supervisor of Special Populations will then contact the applicant's parent/caregiver to review the request. This questionnaire must be completed annually.

One-on-One Volunteers
Parks and Recreation actively recruits youth and adult volunteers for many of our recreational programs and services. A training program is provided.

• One-on-One Volunteers must be 14 years of age and may be working with children with special needs for the first time.
• One-on-one support cannot be guaranteed as demand usually exceeds supply.
• If a volunteer is unavailable, families may be requested to bring their own support worker.
• Recreation may be able to secure a staff person as a support worker at an additional cost to the participant.

Senior Summer Games
The 55 plus generation enjoys 2009 Summer Games starting April 15, 2009. Everyone is welcome to cheer the athletes. Visit www.seniorgames-windsoressex.com for the complete line up of competitive events.

Seniors Advisory Committee
A Committee of Council, the Seniors Advisory Committee identifies concerns and reports to the Mayor and City Council on issues that affect seniors in the City of Windsor. Currently there are three sub-committees: Advocacy, Community and Policy. For more details on the public forums recently organized by the Seniors Advisory Committee please visit the Senior Advisory Committee web page. The Supervisor of Seniors and Special Populations acts as a resource to this committee and an advocate for senior programs in Windsor.

Specialized Sporting Equipment
Families, groups and schools may rent the adapted equiptment bag. Reserve the Adapted Equipment Bag with over 65 pieces of adapted equipment including volleyballs, beanbags, rubber chickens, parachute, manuals and activity sheets. A refundable deposit is required. Cost is $30 per week (Monday-Friday) or $50 for two weeks. Reserve by calling Celia Southward at (519) 253-2300 ext. 6717.

Bowling Ramps
Customized bowling ramps for persons in wheelchairs are available for rent from Parks and Recreation. Reserve the adapted bowling ramps. Cost is $30 per week or $50 for two weeks. A refundable deposit is required. Reserve by calling Celia Southward at (519) 253-2300 ext. 6717.