Miami-Dade Parks Division of Leisure Access Services is offering internships for Recreation Therapy/ Therapeutic Recreation students. We are the 5th largest park system in the country and have 7 full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist staff members.
We provide adaptive recreation and community skills programs for people with disabilities throughout Miami-Dade County. Some examples of programs are but not limited to:
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Wheelchair Basketball
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Adaptive Aquatics
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Tandem Biking for the visually impaired
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Adult Programs with developmental disabilities
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Summer Camps
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Wheelchair Tennis
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Goalball, a visually impaired sport.
All of our programs are age and disability specific.
Interns will be responsible for identifying goals, documenting goals, planning activities, leading groups, and providing a safe environment for our participants to enjoy. Paid internships are available for qualified candidates. For more information, contact Leisure Access Services at 305-755-7848.
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