Therapeutic Recreation Programs Boost Disability Inclusion Lafayette, Wood Green

Various community programs are being offered to promote physical activity and social engagement among diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, women, girls, older adults, and minority communities. Lafayette Consolidated Government's PARC Department provides a Therapeutic Recreation Program with free, inclusive activities such as walking groups, fitness classes, arts and crafts workshops, and social bingo events at Girard Park. Meanwhile, Haringey offers multiple free sessions aimed at encouraging less active residents, including women, girls, people with disabilities, over 50s, and BAME communities, to participate in activities like walking netball, girls' netball, walking football, and circuit training. These initiatives aim to enhance fitness, creativity, and community connection while fostering inclusivity and accessibility in recreational programs. Many of the sessions require no registration, making it easy for participants to join and benefit from these offerings. Both regions emphasize the importance of using local parks to facilitate health and social benefits for their communities.