Rec Guide - City of Kelowna

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ACCeSSING ReCReATION
ACCeSS PASSeS
… the 2013 Access Pass
the Access Pass is a discount recreation pass
for persons with a permanent cognitive or
physical disability. to be eligible for an Access
Pass the individual must meet the eligibility
requirements (see below). The Access Pass is
not designed for persons who are in a short
term rehabilitation program.
• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS •
Letter from pension provider stating name,
phone number, mailing address, date of birth,
and disability status. Pension providers include
the Federal or Provincial Government, WCb,
ICbC or a private insurance company. Partial
disability pensions and pension applications in
process will not be considered.
or
A referral letter from an established agency,
association or group home whose mandate is
to support persons with a permanent disability.
the referral letter must state the person’s
name, phone number, mailing address, date of
birth and disability status. Referral letters from
physicians and other medical professionals will
not be accepted.
AnD
The approval of the Community Recreation
Coordinator.
3 TYPeS oF PASSeS AVAiLABLe:
1 Access Pass Combination this includes:
• registered programs for persons with a disability,
• admission to all swim times open to the public at
the Parkinson Pool,
• access to the Parkinson Recreation Centre,
Fitness Centre and
• 50 percent fee discount when registering for an
aquatic fitness and some land fitness programs.
Cost: $126.63 for the year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$63.32 for 6 mos. (Jan 1 - June 30 or
July 1 - Dec 31).
kelowna.ca/recreation 250 469-8800
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3
Access Pass - Program this includes:
• registered programs for persons with a disability
and
• 50 percent fee discount when registering for an
aquatic fitness and some land fitness programs.
Cost: $95.93 for the year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
$47.97 for 6 mos. (Jan 1 - June 30 or
July 1 - Dec 31).
Access Pass - Facility this includes:
• admission to all swim times open to the public at
the Parkinson Pool and
• access to Parkinson Recreation Centre,
Fitness Center.
Cost: $95.93 for the 1 year; from the date of purchase
$47.97 for 6 months; from the date of purchase.
To determine if you may qualify or to obtain an Access Pass, please call 250 469-8759
Access to recreation office hours Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Do you or a person you know have a disability
and could use assistance or support
to participate in recreation or leisure activities?
Volunteer Services will try to find a community volunteer to assist a person with
a disability to pursue recreation or leisure opportunities. this service is available
to children, teens and adults with a disability and is free to registered clients. All
volunteers must go through a thorough screening process including a criminal
record check before receiving a volunteer placement.
For further information please call
Heather at 250 469-8467
These programs are a partnership with