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The Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department would like to welcome you to our summer lineup of programs designed for individuals with special needs. Orland Park Special Recreation provides vocational, leisure, fitness, sports, social activities, and much more to participants of all ages from Orland Park and surrounding areas. Our team looks forward to the many programs and events participants have to choose from! Thank you to all the families, participants, and staff for your dedication and continued commitment to our program! Welcome! ORLAND PARK RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT USING ePACT NETWORK ePACT is a secure emergency network that is used to collect medical and emergency contact information electronically. Not only will ePACT replace paper forms, but it will also ensure we have a way to communicate with you in the event

of an illness, injury, or larger scale emergency.

Special Recreation Supervisor, *CTRS, CPRP Owls Athletics,Special Recreation Division Operations 708.403.6269

How it works • If you are new to our program—SPECIAL RECREATION AND/OR INCLUSION SERVICES— please provide an email at the time of registration, to begin the new participant process. • From there you’ll receive an email invite to share information with the Village of Orland Park. • Click ‘Complete Request’ to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account. • Accounts must be updated annually to participate in programs.

1 provision of recreation programs and services that are provided for people who require special accommodations because of unique needs they have owning to some physical, cognitive, or psychological disability. Therapeutic Recreation.

Nick Harvey

Senior Program Coordinator

Special Events, Trips, Fri. Social & Sat. Programs 708.403.6263

Bridget McCormick

Please provide detailed information so we may better serve our participants.

ORLANDPARK.ORG 88 SPECIAL RECREATION Special Recreation * CTRS — A certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) is a professional who works to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals with special needs. A CTRS possesses certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). This credential serves as evidence to employers and clients that they are a service provider who adheres to quality standards.