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Movers & Shakers
For all-diverse abilities ages 4-9 with a parent/guardian.
Movers & Shakers is an adaptive dance fitness workout that introduces exercise in a fun and upbeat way!
Routines incorporate key development elements, such as confidence, self esteem, memory, and coordination.
Easy-to-follow dances are from mainstream music to international music from yesterday and today.
A great way to get the wiggles out! Space is limited.
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Say "Hello" to Brady Armlin
If you've met Brady, then you know him by his smile! He is always smiling and will say hey to anyone!
A student at Neuse Christian Academy, Brady participates in Special Olympics Bowling and Snow Skiing. He also loves to play Volleyball.
Brady has had the opportunity to participate in adaptive snow ski programs at various ski resorts.
Brady has participated in several Wake Forest PRCR programs, including Cooking with Friends, ConfiDANCE, Club Connect, and the Snowball dance.
He loves to collect colorful, fun socks, cook, dance, and watch musicals. His favorite musicals are "Mary Poppins" and "Mama Mia."
If you see Brady around, don’t be afraid to ask him about his cool experiences skiing, his favorite thing to cook, or invite him to demonstrate some of his awesome dance moves.
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Kindred Care Providers Network
Kindred signifies the essence of connection, shared experiences, and the bonds that tie us all together.
Are you a parent or caregiver for an individual with a disability? Do you long for an opportunity to connect with others, engage in enriching discussions about the challenges and triumphs you encounter daily while caring for your loved ones, and explore valuable resources?
Kindred Care Providers Network is the place where we come together once a month to connect, share, and support one another. It's a space where we delve into important topics, gather resources, and connect with those who walk in similar shoes. In this network, whether you consider yourself an expert or a newcomer in caregiving, we all share a common purpose – to learn from each other and grow as a community.
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Club Connect
For this month's Club Connect meeting, we will host a Holiday Party featuring some of our favorite activities.
Activities will include a surprising white elephant game, cookie decorating, making fun crafts, and singing our favorite holiday songs during karaoke.
Please join us for what promises to be an awesome evening!
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Sunday, Dec. 3, was International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
The World Health Organization joins the United Nations in observing this day. They are reinforcing the importance of securing the rights of people with disabilities, so they can participate fully, equally and effectively in society with others, and face no barriers in all aspects of their lives.
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Universal Human Rights Month
December is Universal Human Rights Month.
This month enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
It focuses on the human rights protections for persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and migrants.
We can take the time this month to find similarities amongst people around us, learn about new cultures, and learn how to be kind to one another.
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What's happening in the next few months?
- Journey League Basketball
- Club Connects
- Cooking with Friends - Wednesdays and Thursdays
- ConfiDANCE - Mondays and Tuesdays
- Kindred Care Providers Network
- Movers and Shakers
- NC Able
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What is SPIRIT Wake Forest?
SPIRIT Wake Forest is our way of identifying the initiatives, activities and events offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department's Specialized Programs & Inclusion. It stands for Specialized Programs and Inclusion Resources for Individuals Throughout Wake Forest.
Our staff has a wide variety of experience working with people of all physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities.
We offer fun, adaptive, and inclusive recreation opportunities in our community including adaptive sports, social and fitness programs, and after school activities - with more on the way.
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Your SPIRIT Wake Forest Team
Olivia Atkinson is the Specialized Programs & Inclusion Specialist for Wake Forest PRCR. She graduated from the University of NC Wilmington in 2016 with a degree in Recreation Therapy.
Prior to joining the Town of Wake Forest, Olivia worked with the City of Raleigh for over six years as the Recreation Programs and Inclusion Coordinator.
She has created a variety of innovative inclusive processes, programs, and trainings. She is passionate about making recreation a place for everyone and equipping staff to serve all individuals.
When she is not at work, you can find Olivia enjoying time outside with her family, cooking, and doing wedding hair and makeup. She is also actively involved in her church.
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Adison Evans is our part-time Specialized Programs & Inclusion Coordinator for Wake Forest PRCR. She is a recent graduate of Western Carolina University and a newly Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist!
Adison has several years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, through day programs, one-on-one care, and at a therapeutic horse-riding center.
A dog mom to a Labradoodle named Murphy, Adison and Murphy enjoy spending a lot of time together outside. When she is not outside, you can find Adison in the kitchen cooking her favorite recipes and baking cookies from scratch.
Adison is excited to join the team here and get to work in this awesome community!
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