Disability Services Activities & Classes
Everybody Plays!
Spring 2024
Prom Night in May Let's Dance! Get dressed up and dance with your friends at Prom Night on Friday, May 17, from 7–9 p.m. Prom Night will be held at Lakeview Senior Cen- ter. No date necessary. Light re- freshments provided. Registration not required; $3 per person at the door. More info: 949-724-6637. Ages 16+.
Adaptive Tennis Clinics Come have fun no matter your skill level at adaptive tennis clinics hosted twice a month by Serving Advantage. Ages 8–17. Su Apr 7–Apr 14 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #99685 Su May 5–May 19 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #99686 Su Jun 23–Jun 30 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #99687
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
CRAFTS & ART Sweet Shade Crafting Critters Learn and practice crafting basics with your friends! Share your creativity and love for crafting in this fun and interactive art class. Ages 6–12. Mixed Media Sa Apr 27 11am–Noon FAC $15 #99493 Craft Th May 16 3:30pm–5pm SSC $15 #99495 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+. Watercolor Basics Th Apr 11 3:30pm–5pm SSC $15 #99496 Clay Extravaganza Sa May 4 11am–Noon FAC $15 #99497 Acrylic Painting Sa Jun 15 11am–Noon FAC $15 #99499 DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA Adaptive Dance This adaptive dance class encourages exercise and improves body coordination, flexibility, and strength. Instructor promotes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Adaptive Hiking Club Come explore beautiful trails found in our local Irvine Open Space Preserve. This adaptive hiking class will ensure participants are safe and progress through the hike at an accommodating pace. Registered participants will be informed of hike location two days prior to the event Ages 13+. F May 31 4:30pm–6:30pm SSC $15 #99519 F Jun 28 4:30pm–6:30pm SSC $15 #99520 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 Apr 4 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99522 Th Apr 18 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99523 Th May 2 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99524 Th May 16 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99525 Th Jun 6 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99527 Th Jun 20 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99528 No Limit Fitness Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self-discipline. Our guided workouts will help you build muscle and learn independent skills to implement fitness in your everyday life. Ages 10+. Tu Apr 9 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99535 Tu Apr 23 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99536 Tu May 14 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99537 Tu May 28 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99538 Tu Jun 4 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99539 Tu Jun 18 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #99540
Ages 10+. Th Apr 11 Th Apr 25 Th May 9 Th May 23 Th Jun 13 Th Jun 27
6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm
SSC $10 #99502 SSC $10 #99505 SSC $10 #99506 SSC $10 #99507 SSC $10 #99508 SSC $10 #99509
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
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Junior Chefs Learn the basics of cooking in this delightful adaptive class. This class will help you become more confident in the kitchen by teaching safe usage of cooking tools in addition to cooking and baking fundamentals. Recipes and supplies included. Ages 6–12. Su Apr 14 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #99572 Su May 5 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #99573 Su Jun 2 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #99575 Junior Social Club Junior Social Club provides fun recreational activities while encouraging social interaction. 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. Summer Festival F Jun 7 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #99596 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. Registered participants will be informed of movie, time, and location two days prior to the event.
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL 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 Apr 14 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #99547 Su May 5 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #99550 Su Jun 2 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #99552 Friday Night Social Club Friday Night Social Club provides fun, recreational activities while encouraging social interaction. Come make new friends and socialize. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. Summer Kickoff F Jun 21 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99560 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and entertainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Apr 12 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99563 F Apr 26 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99565 F May 10 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99566 F Jun 14 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99567 Inclusion Club Join us in an engaging afternoon program with educa- tional and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. *No class 6/19. W Apr 3–Jun 26* 2pm–6pm SSC $360 #99570
Ages 16+. Sa Apr 20 Sa Jun 22
10am–2pm 10am–2pm
$25 #99576 $25 #99578
Seasonal Social Seasonal Social provides fun, craft-based seasonal cel- ebrations while encouraging social interaction. Come be creative and make new friends. Ages 10+. Spring Crafting F Apr 19 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99581
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REGISTRATION is available on yourirvine.org. PARTICIPANTS not living in Irvine are required to pay an additional $5 nonresident fee for courses priced $11 or more; $10 for courses priced $75 or more.
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.
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Pickleball for All Come check out pickleball. A combination of tennis, badminton, and paddleball, it is played on a smaller version of a tennis court, with graphite paddles and a whiffle-type tennis ball. Inst: Tobin Wazzan. Ages 18+. Th Apr 4–May 2 4pm–5pm PSP $120 #98980 Th Apr 4–May 2 5pm–6pm PSP $120 #98977 Th Apr 4–May 2 6pm–7pm PSP $120 #98979 Th May 9–Jun 6 4pm–5pm PSP $120 #98981 Th May 9–Jun 6 5pm–6pm PSP $120 #98978 Th May 9–Jun 6 6pm–7pm PSP $120 #98976 Kingpin Bowling Be a part of Irvine Kingpin Bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Meet at Irvine Lanes. Ages 13+. Su Apr 28 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #99601 Su May 19 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #99602 Su Jun 30 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #99603 Mini Pins Bowling Join us for an afternoon of bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Meet at Irvine Lanes.
Sweet Shade Cinema Welcome to the Sweet Shade Cinema! Enjoy action, adventure, 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 Apr 5
5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #99591
Adventure F May 3
5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #99592
Teen Night at Sweet Shade Come join us and make new friends at Sweet Shade Ability Center as we host a night of fun and socialization. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 12–16. Games Galore F May 24 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #99593 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 8–12 M Apr 8–Apr 22 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #99612 M Jun 10–Jun 24 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #99615 Ages 13+ M Apr 8–Apr 22 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #99611 M Jun 10–Jun 24 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #99614 Adaptive Soccer Clinic Learn the fundamentals of soccer that include dribbling, passing, and shooting. This adaptive clinic will encour- age personal development as well as teamwork. Classes will teach team play, offense, and defense techniques. Ages 8–12 M May 6–May 20 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #99847 Ages 13+ M May 6–May 20 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #100661
Ages 6-12. Su Apr 28 Su Jun 30
10am–11:30am IRL $10 #99604 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #99605
LEARN TO SWIM The City of Irvine Disability Services provides Adaptive Swim Lessons to persons with disabilities who live in Irvine and want to learn how to swim. 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 success- fully graduated from the Angelfish program. Ages 3–16.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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