THINK BIG, PLAY BIG: LA28's Multi-million Dollar Commitment to Foster Adaptive Sports in Los Angeles

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Room: 2

Eligible for 0.1 CEUs

Session Description: Learn about a once in a lifetime opportunity to have support, funding and resources to develop a top notch municipal sports program for youth with disabilities. This session will share the story of how LA28 is working with the City of Los Angeles to lay the groundwork for generations to come. Hear how this program works with non-profit adaptive sports organizations and the important role of outreach and marketing to youth not presently engaged in Recreation programs. A true lesson in the value of equity, inclusion and sports for youth of all abilities.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to list three Paralympic sports currently being offered through the PlayLA Adaptive Sports program.
Upon completion, participants will be able to conduct a simple site evaluation for accessible programming.
Upon completion, participants will learn how to work through adapting a sport for an individual with a disability.

Laura T. Island, RTC (she/her/hers)

Principal Recreation Supervisor II
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles, California
Jacqueline Lopez, BA (she/her/hers)

Senior Recreation Director
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles, California
Irving Moreno

Recreation Facility Director
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles, California
Eric Hall

Recreation Coordinator
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Los Angeles, California
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Rudy Garcia-Tolson

Paralympian