By Cynthia Grau
PONTIAC – An organizer of a new inclusive recreation program in Pontiac says it’s gaining in popularity.
This City of Pontiac approved the addition of the AIR Program, which stands for Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation, to Pontiac Parks and Recreation last year.
Coordinator Heather Christianson said the programs strive to provide access to city rec facilities.
“In the first month that it’s become the AIR Program, we have offered six programs to our participants,” Christianson said. “The staff has made the entire Rec Center available for our participants, so it’s not them just coming in and participating in these six activities if they want to. They have access to the pool, they have access to the track. Everything that anybody else would have available, they have available.”
Christianson also explained there are few qualifications to participate.
“If you have a special need, you are eligible,” Christianson said. “So it’s anybody from birth to 99 years old. Anybody can come and participate. If there is for some reason an age restriction, then it’s noted and only for safety reasons.”
Visit the Rec Center in Pontiac, visit online at pontiac.org, or call 815-844-6818 for more information or learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Cynthia Grau can be reached at [email protected].
