Disability Services Activities & Classes
Fall 2025
Everybody Plays!
Monster Bash
Annual Halloween Dance: October 10 Spook your friends at the annual Halloween dance at Lakeview Senior Center, October 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Registration not required; $3 at the door. Ages 16+. Register at yourirvine.org with course code #127911.
Junior Social Club: December 5 Come make new friends and participate in fun recreational activities. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are struc- tured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend.
Ages 6–12. Fa La La Flurry
F
Dec 5
5pm–7pm
SSC
$10
#127884
Providing support to persons with sensory, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities, and their family members. If you would like to request special accomodations, additional information, resources, or referrals, please contact our office. 949-724-6637 • disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org
Life Skills Develop helpful life skills and habits through interactive
ARTS & CRAFTS Sweet Shade Creative Arts Series Practice and master artistic techniques. Staff will guide you through various lessons to develop your skills and creativity in different art mediums. Ages 10+.
Mixed Media Sa Oct 25 Clay Sa Nov 22
10:30am–Noon
FAC $15
#127726
10:30am–Noon
FAC $15
#127727
Drawing & Painting Sa Dec 13
10:30am–Noon
FAC $15
#127728
COOKING & CULINARY
lessons and hands-on learning. A new topic will be covered each class. Ages 16+. Tu Oct 21 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #127845 Tu Nov 25 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #127846 Tu Dec 9 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #127847 Parent Workshops at Sweet Shade Hosted by Renee Carleson, creator of A Sensory Bee, these free workshops will offer practical strategies and resources to empower parents in nurturing and understanding the unique needs of their children in a supportive environment. All ages. Support Groups for Families with Children under age 18 Tu Oct 7, Oct 21 11am–Noon SSC Free #127858 Tu Nov 4, Nov 18 11am–Noon SSC Free #127859 Tu Dec 2, Dec 16 11am–Noon SSC Free #127860 Support Groups for Families with Children 18+ Tu Oct 14 11am–Noon SSC Free #127862 Tu Nov 25 11am–Noon SSC Free #127863 Tu Dec 9 11am–Noon SSC Free #127864 The Heart Beneath the Holiday Hustle M Nov 3 6pm–7:30pm SSC Free #127857 HEALTH & FITNESS Adaptive Yoga This adaptive yoga class helps to relieve stress and improve body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Instructor provides patient and gentle guidance. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. Ages 10+. Th Oct 2 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127880 Th Nov 6 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127881 Th Dec 4 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127882
Cooking Basics Bring out your inner chef while preparing delicious food in this adaptive cooking class. Learn the safe usage of cooking tools in addition to cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 13+. Su Oct 5 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #127742 Su Nov 2 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #127744 Su Dec 7 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #127745 Junior Chefs Learn the basics of cooking in this adaptive class. Become more confident in the kitchen through safe usage of cooking tools and knowledge of cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 6–12. Su Oct 5 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #127747 Su Nov 2 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #127749 Su Dec 7 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #127750 DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA Adaptive Dance This class encourages exercise and improves body coordina- tion, flexibility, and strength. Instructor promotes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter. Ages 10+. Th Oct 16 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127837 Th Nov 20 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127838 Th Dec 18 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127839 EDUCATIONAL
TRIPS strives to support eligible Irvine adults ages 18 and older with disabilities
STOPS INCLUDE: • Nonemergency Medical Appointments • Grocery Stores & Personal Errands • Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center & Trabuco Center
in maintaining independence, community involvement, and
employment through the provision of safe, reliable, professional, accessible transportation services.
cityofirvine.org/trips
949-724-6637 • yourirvine.org • Fall 2025
No Limit Fitness Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self-discipline. Our guided workouts help build muscle and learn independent skills to implement fitness in your everyday life. Ages 10+. Tu Oct 21 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127875 Tu Nov 25 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127876 Tu Dec 9 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #127877 SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL Friday Night Social Club Friday Night Social Club provides fun, recreation- al activities while encouraging social interaction. Come make new friends and socialize. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. Dusk Dractacular F Oct 24 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #127894 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and enter- tainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Oct 17 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #127903 F Nov 7 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #127904 F Nov 21 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #127905 F Dec 12 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #127906 Inclusion Club Join this engaging program with educational and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. *No class 11/5. W Oct 1–Dec 17* 2pm–6pm SSC $330 #127883 Junior Social Club Come make new friends. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 6–12. Fa La La Flurry F Dec 5 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #127884
Monster Bash Spook your friends at the annual Halloween dance. Refreshments provided. Registration not required; $3 at the door. Ages 16+. F Oct 10 7pm–9pm LSC $3 #127911 Movies & Munchies Connect with friends at the theater. Fee includes movie ticket and a meal. Event time is subject to change based on show times. Ages 16+. Sa Dec 6 10am–2pm $25 #127912 Sweet Shade Cinema Welcome to the Sweet Shade Cinema! Enjoy action, adven- ture, and animated films with your friends. Socialize over dinner and refreshments before your favorite film. Participants will be informed of movie selection two days prior to event. Ages 13+. Action F Oct 3 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #127890 Adventure F Nov 14 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #127891 SPORTS Adaptive Basketball Clinic Join us in learning the fundamentals of basketball! This adaptive clinic will teach proper shooting and dribbling technique. Learn what it means to play as a team while enhancing personal skills. Ages 13+. M Nov 10–Nov 24 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #127914 Adaptive Tennis Clinics Come have fun no matter your skill level at adaptive tennis clinics hosted twice a month by Serving Advantage. Inst: Serving Advantage Adaptive Tennis. Ages 8–17. Su Oct 19, Oct 26 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #127916 Su Nov 2, Nov 9 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #127917
LATE PICK UP NOTICE A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel. Register at yourirvine.org
949-724-6637 • yourirvine.org • Fall 2025
Disability Services Pickleball for All Come join Disability Services Staff on the courts. Pickleball is easy to learn, a good workout, and very social as well as competitive. Ages 13+. *No class 11/27. Th Sep 25–Oct 16 4pm–5pm PSP $60 #127920 Th Sep 25–Oct 16 5pm–6pm PSP $60 #127921 Th Sep 25–Oct 16 6pm–7pm PSP $60 #127922 Th Oct 23–Nov 13 4pm–5pm PSP $60 #127923 Th Oct 23–Nov 13 5pm–6pm PSP $60 #127924 Th Oct 23–Nov 13 6pm–7pm PSP $60 #127925 Th Nov 20–Dec 18* 4pm–5pm PSP $60 #127926 Th Nov 20–Dec 18* 5pm–6pm PSP $60 #127927 Th Nov 20–Dec 18* 6pm–7pm PSP $60 #127928 Kingpin Bowling Be a part of Irvine Kingpin Bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Ages 13+. Su Oct 26 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #127934 Su Nov 30 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #127935 Su Dec 21 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #127936 Mini Pin Bowling Join us for an morning of bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Ages 6–12. Su Oct 26 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #127931 Su Nov 30 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #127932 Su Dec 21 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #127933
disability services
WOW (Widening Opportunities for Well- being) is a Disability Services communi- ty-based program that allows individuals to develop essential life and personal develop- ment skills. Through volunteerism, social engagement, career exploration, independent leisure skills, and lessons on healthy-living, WOW is a great way for adults of all ages to make new friends and engage their commu- nity in a meaningful way. Participants must be available to participate in all weeks of the session. No single day options available. Drop-ins will not be allowed for this program due to application process, limited space, and transportation. For more information and to apply please contact City of Irvine Disability Services at 949-724-6637.
LEARN TO SWIM
The City of Irvine Disability Services provides Adaptive Swim Lessons to persons with disabilities who live in Irvine. Please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637 for more information. Angelfish One-on-one instruction focuses on comfort in the water and achieving success in an aquatic envi- ronment for participants with a cognitive and/or physical disability. Ages 3–16. Guppies These group lessons, focused on those with special needs, have a student to instructor ratio of 3:1. Classes will focus on improving swimming skills and overall physical fitness. To enroll, students must have suc- cessfully graduated from the Angelfish program. Ages 3–16.
949-724-6637 • yourirvine.org • Fall 2025
REGISTER TODAY
Phone 949-724-6637 Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Walk In Sweet Shade Ability Center 15 Sweet Shade, Irvine Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Online yourirvine.org You’ll Need: ■ Account Login ■ Credit Card
GENERAL INFORMATION ■ All Disability Services programs are subject to the requirement of additional support based on staff recommendation for the safety and success of the participant. ■ Update your contact information regularly (email, phone number, and mailing address). Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org with changes. ■ All courses are subject to cancellation or change. ■ Registration is required for all courses, unless noted otherwise. ■ The nonresident fee is an additional $5 per course priced $11 to $74; $10 for courses priced $75 or more. ■ Confirmation receipts are emailed after each transaction. ■ If a course is full, you will be placed on a waitlist and enrolled in an alternate course if provided. Do not attend the course if you are on the waitlist until you have been contacted. ■ A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Irvine Community Services Department provides high-quality leisure services for all residents of Irvine with disabilities. The City understands the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and invites people with disabilities to enjoy all programs and services offered by the department. For questions regarding services, please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637.
METHOD OF PAYMENT ■ MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express: Include complete account number, expiration date, and security code. ■ Make checks payable to: “City of Irvine.” Returned checks are subject to a $25 processing fee. ■ Cash: Accepted for walk-in registration only. ■ Registration subsidies available to income-eligible Irvine residents. Please call 949-724-6611. ■ Processing fees for payments will be assessed at checkout. CANCELLATIONS, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org to cancel, withdraw, or request a refund. ■ If a course is canceled by the City or the instructor, the client will receive a full refund. ■ Participant-requested withdrawals are subject to the Withdrawal Guidelines below. ■ Credit card transactions will be refunded to the original card used. Cash and check transactions will be refunded by check. Please allow two to three weeks. ■ User account credit may be offered in lieu of a refund. User account credit balances, upon written customer request, may be refunded to a customer at any time. Withdrawal Guidelines 1. General Withdrawal Fee: Withdrawal requests are processed with a $5 withdrawal fee per transaction. 2. Classes with one to three session dates: Requests must be received one week prior to start date for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 3. Classes with four or more session dates: Requests must be received three days prior to second class meeting for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 4. Excursions or Special Events: Withdrawals are not eligible for refunds. 5. Balances less than $5: If a withdrawal is for a class with a fee of less than $5, the total class fee will be assessed as the withdrawal fee.
For questions, call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org . For hours of operation, visit cityofirvine.org .
City of Irvine Disability Services P.O. Box 19575 Irvine, CA 92623-9575
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SANTA ANA, CA PERMIT NO. 559
LOCATIONS Sweet Shade Ability Center (SSC) 15 Sweet Shade Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park (BBP) 4 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Civic Center (ICC) 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Fine Arts Center (FAC) 14321 Yale Avenue
Important Numbers
Disability Services. . . . . . ..... 949-724-6637
TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 949-724-7433
Irvine City Hall . . . . . . . .......949-724-6000
Irvine Lanes (IRL) 3415 Michelson Drive Portola Springs Community Park (PSP) 900 Tomato Springs William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center (WAC) 4601 Walnut Avenue
Class Registration . . . . . ...... 949-724-6610
FOR Families. . . . . . . . ........ 949-724-6650
Access-OCTA . . . . . . . . ....... 877-628-2232
State Disability Claims. . . . ...800-480-3287
Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board
Social Security . . . . . . . ....... 800-722-1213 Administration
Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board (IRDAB) was established in 1990 by the Irvine City Council to ensure residents with disabilities have equal access in community life. IRDAB meetings are held quarterly, on the first Tuesday of the designated month, 6 p.m. at Sweet Shade Ability Center, 15 Sweet Shade, unless noted differently. Meetings are open to the public. IRDAB’s mission is identifying and recommending programs and services meeting the physical and social needs of residents who have disabilities, regardless of age. The Board provides advocacy and support for programs related to community needs and proposes recommendations to a variety of City departments. IRDAB also works collaboratively with vital community organizations. For more information, contact Robert Espinosa at 949-724-6443 or respinosa@cityofirvine.org .
Regional Center. . . . . . . ...... 714-796-5100 of Orange County
Irvine Unified. . . . . . . . .......949-936-5000 School District Special Education California Department . . . ... 714-991-0800 of Rehabilitation cityofirvine.org/ds
949-724-6637
949-724-6637
949-724-6637 949-724-6637 949-724-6637
949-724-6637
949-724-6637
949-724-6637
949-724-6637 • yourirvine.org • Fall 2025
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6Made with FlippingBook Annual report maker