Disability Services Activities & Classes
Spring 2025
Everybody Plays!
See You at Camp Connect!
Spring Camp: March 31–April 3 Camp Connect is offered to support tweens and teens of all abilities in a camp setting that fosters peer to peer social skill development along with adult supervision and support in daily activities and excursions. Ages 12–18. Register at yourirvine.org with course code #119290.
Disneyland Day Excursion Join us for a day of fun at Disneyland. Space is limited, check yourirvine.org for more details. Ages 16+. F Apr 18 9am–7pm SSC $180 #119313
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
SPRING CAMP Disability Services Camp Connect Camp Connect is offered to support tweens and teens of all abilities in a camp setting that fosters peer-to-peer social skill development along with adult supervision and support in daily activities and excursions. Price includes excursion costs, transportation, and supervision. Ages 12–18. M–Th Mar 31–Apr 3 9am–3pm SSC $339 #119290 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+. Clay Extravaganza Sa Apr 19 11am–12:30pm FAC $15 #119266 Th May 29 3:30pm–5pm SSC $15 #119269 Drawing & Painting Sa May 17 11am–12:30pm FAC $15 #119268
DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA
Adaptive Dance This adaptive dance class encourages exercise and improves body coordination, flexibility, and strength. Instructor pro- motes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter. Ages 10+. Th Apr 17 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119271 Th May 8 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119272 Th May 22 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119273 Th Jun 12 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119274 Th Jun 26 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119275 EDUCATIONAL Life Skills Develop helpful life skills and habits through interactive lessons and hands-on learning. A new topic will be covered each class. Ages 16+. Tu Apr 8 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119492 Tu Apr 22 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119493 Tu May 13 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119494 Tu May 27 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119495 Tu Jun 10 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119496 Tu Jun 24 4:30pm–5:30pm SSC $5 #119497 Parent Workshops at Sweet Shade Come together for parent workshops and support sessions at Sweet Shade Ability Center. Hosted by Renee Carleson, creator of A Sensory Bee. Calming the Storm Inside M Apr 7 6pm–7:30pm SSC Free #119276 Support Groups for Families with Children under Age 18 Tu Apr 8–Apr 22 11am–Noon SSC Free #120257 Tu May 6–May 20 11am–Noon SSC Free #120259 Tu Jun 3 11am–Noon SSC Free #120261 Support Groups for Families with Adult Children Tu Apr 15 11am–Noon SSC Free #120258 Tu May 13 11am–Noon SSC Free #120260 Tu Jun 10 11am–Noon SSC Free #120262
Mixed Media Th Apr 10
3:30pm–5pm
SSC $15
#119265
Watercolor Basics Th Apr 24
3:30pm–5pm 3:30pm–5pm
SSC $15 SSC $15
#119267 #119270
Th Jun 12
COOKING & CULINARY
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 6 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #119252 Su May 4 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #119253 Su Jun 8 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #119254 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 Apr 6 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #119255 Su May 4 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #119256 Su Jun 8 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #119257
TRIPS strives to support eligible Irvine adults ages 18 and older with disabilities
STOPS IN • Nonemer Medical A • Grocery S • Lakeview
in maintaining independence, community involvement, and
employment through the provision of safe, reliable, professional, accessible transportation services.
cityofirvine.org/trips
Rancho S & Trabuc
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Virtual Robotics at Sweet Shade Hosted by Audrey Kim, founder of the Bot AZ project. Innovation starts with inclusion! Come learn about robotics programs through hands on challenges and activities with friends. This virtual robotics class will explore and encour- age further learning in STEM, opening up possibilities for the future. Ages 13+. F May 23 6pm–7pm SSC Free #120299 HEALTH & FITNESS Adaptive Hiking Club Come explore beautiful trails. This adaptive hiking class will ensure participants are safe and progress through the hike at an accommodating pace. Ages 13+. F Apr 25 4:30pm–6:30pm SSC $15 #119297 F Jun 27 4:30pm–6:30pm SSC $15 #119298 Adaptive Yoga This adaptive yoga class helps to relieve stress and improve body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Instructor pro- vides patient and gentle guidance. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. Ages 10+. Th Apr 10 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119283 Th Apr 24 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119284 Th May 1 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119285 Th May 15 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119286 Th Jun 5 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119287 No Limit Fitness Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self-discipline. Our guided workouts help build muscle and gain independent skills to implement fitness in your everyday life. Ages 10+. Tu Apr 8 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119277 Tu Apr 22 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119278 Tu May 13 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119279 Tu May 27 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119280 Tu Jun 10 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119281 Tu Jun 24 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #119282
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL Disability Services Excursions
Join us for a day of fun. Fee includes ticket admission and transportation. *Some excursions may not include trans- portation. Ages 16+. Disneyland Day F Apr 18 9am–7pm SSC $180 #119313 Beach Day F Jun 13 9am–3pm SSC $10 #119314 Friday Night Social Club Come make new friends and socialize. This club provides fun, recreational activities while encouraging social inter- action. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F May 30 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #119300 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and enter- tainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Apr 11 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #119293 F May 9 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #119294 F Jun 20 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #119296 Inclusion Club Join us in an engaging afternoon program with education- al and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. W Apr 9–Jun 18 2pm–6pm SSC $330 #119289 Junior Social Club Come make new friends. This club provides recreational activities and encourages social interaction. Snacks provid- ed. Programs are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 6–12. Mystery Madness F Jun 6 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #119301 Movies & Munchies Connect with friends at the theater. Fee includes ticket and a meal. Event time subject to change. Ages 16+. Sa May 31 10am–2pm $25 #119302 Sa Jun 21 10am–2pm $25 #119303
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
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Prom Night Get dressed up and dance with your friends at the prom. No date necessary. Light refreshments provided. Registration not required. Ages 16+. F May 16 7pm–9pm LSC $3 #119299 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 selec- tion two days prior to event. Ages 13+. Action F Apr 4 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #119291 Adventure F May 2 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #119292 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 May 5–May 19 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #119318 Ages 13+ M May 5–May 19 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #119317 Adaptive Soccer Clinic Learn the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing, and shooting. This adaptive clinic encourages per- sonal development as well as teamwork. Classes will teach team play, offense, and defense techniques. Ages 8–12 M Apr 14–Apr 28 3:45pm–5pm SSP $35 #119315 Ages 13+ M Apr 14–Apr 28 5:15pm–6:30pm SSP $35 #119316 Adaptive Tennis Clinics Come have fun no matter your skill level at adaptive tennis clinics hosted twice a month. Inst: Serving Advantage Adaptive Tennis. Ages 8–17. Su Apr 13 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $25 #119319 Su May 4, May 18 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #119320 Su Jun 22, Jun 29 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #119321
Pickleball for All Join Disability Services Staff on the courts! A combination of tennis, badminton, and paddleball, it is played on a smaller version of a tennis court, with graphite paddles and a whif- fle-type ball. It’s easy to learn, a good social workout, and competitive. Ages 18+. Th Apr 3–May 1 4pm–5pm PSP $120 #119197 Th Apr 3–May 1 5pm–6pm PSP $120 #119196 Th Apr 3–May 1 6pm–7pm PSP $120 #119195 Th May 8–Jun 5 4pm–5pm PSP $120 #119202 Th May 8–Jun 5 5pm–6pm PSP $120 #119199 Th May 8–Jun 5 6pm–7pm PSP $120 #119201 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 27 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #119325 Su May 18 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #119326 Su Jun 29 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #119327 Mini Pins Bowling Join us for an afternoon of bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Meet at Irvine Lanes. Ages 6–12. Su Apr 27 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #119322 Su May 18 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #119323 Su Jun 29 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #119324
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 suc- cessfully 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. 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
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