The Town of Halton Hills believes that everyone deserves to enjoy and participate in recreational activities. In fact, “Recreation For All” is one of our core values.
Inclusion Policy
There are many personal, social, economic, environmental and health benefits to participating in recreation activities. We invite all people to access services and participate in programs, while recognizing that individuals with a disability may face unique access barriers. We strive to ensure our facilities, programs, and services are accessible and available to meet the diverse needs of our citizens. Learn more by downloading a copy of our inclusion policy.
Do You Have a Special Need or Health Condition?
The Town welcomes residents with disabilities or special needs who require interpretive services, mobility or adapted equipment and individualized support. This includes anyone with a physical or developmental disability either congenital or resulting from an injury or illness.
We ask for your help in letting us know of a participant's special need or health condition well before the program start date. Please fill out the appropriate information while registering and contact us at 905-873-2600 ext. 2275 to discuss the best options for support during activities.
Options can include:
- Recreation staff provide individualized support, within the scope of staff's expertise
- Individuals arrange their own support to assist with their participation (see Rec Partner)
- Other options for success arranged between participants, guardians and staff
Rec Partner
If you have a special need or health condition that makes it difficult for you to participate in recreation programs or activities on your own, you may benefit from the Rec Partner program. Rec Partners are granted free admission to support program participants who need support or assistance.
What is a Rec Partner?
A Rec Partner helps a participant with a special need or health condition who is attending a Recreation & Parks registered program, drop-in program, or activity at the Hillsview Active Living Centres. The Rec Partner must be at least 14 years old. The Rec Partner can participate in the program free of charge. Fees associated with the box office at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre or with meals and trips at the Hillsview Active living centres cannot be waived.
What is the role of the Rec Partner?
Having been chosen by the participant, the Rec Partner:
- Accompanies the participant with a special need or health condition in his/her chosen program or activity to provide one-on-one assistance that is not provided by Recreation & Parks program instructors.
- Supports the participant with a special need or health condition in program participation.
- Provides full supervision throughout the entire program.
- Behaves in a manner that supports a positive program experience for all program participants.
- For aquatic activities, the Rec Partner must be comfortable in the water and demonstrate awareness of water safety.
- For care programs, the Rec Partner must have police clearance.
Rec Partner terms of use
- The person with a special need or health condition states they have a Rec Partner joining them for the program.
- The person with a special need or health condition and the Rec Partner enter, attend, and exit the activity together.
- The Rec Partner behaves in a manner that supports a positive program experience for all program participants.
- The registrant/guardian is responsible for ensuring the Rec Partner is aware of the Terms of Use.
- For fitness classes, the Rec Partner provides the instructor with a contact telephone number for emergencies.
- Fees associated with the box office at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre or with meals and trips at the Hillsview Active living centres cannot be waived.
- The Terms of Use are subject to change without notice by the Town of Halton Hills.
- Fees associated with meals and trips at the Seniors Centres cannot be waived.
MagnusCards by MagnusMode
MagnusCards is more than an app – it’s a digital ecosystem that teaches essential life skills to people with cognitive disabilities. Card Decks take a step-by-step approach to help people navigate everyday tasks and activities, such as buying a pass, attending a recreational skate or a swim.
To learn more about recreation decks available on MagnusCards app, visit our accessibility page.