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Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)
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| Offering community-based recreation activities and leisure services specially designed for children, teens, and adults who have a disability and/or special needs. Our services are designed to assist people in developing and using their leisure time in ways that enhance their health, well-being, and independence. |
| AIR Office • 426 NE 12 Ave • Portland, OR 97232 • 503-823-4328 |
How to Participate
In order to provide a quality program for everyone, we ask that you complete and return a Participant Assessment Form. This will allow the staff to make any accommodations needed to ensure your safety and that you receive the full benefit of the activity. This form is confidential and will only be shared with PP&R staff.
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AIR Staff
Our staff has a wide variety of experience working with people who have special needs. Direct service staff have experience in community recreation, education, or clinical settings. Many staff have college degrees, including therapeutic recreation, social work, school counseling, and human resources management.
Program Director: Debbie Timmins, CTRS
Inclusion Coordinator: Kevin Mattias, MS
Recreation Leader: Teresa Koon
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About the Program
Formerly known as Disabled Citizens Recreation, this program was started in 1964, and is considered one of the top specialized community recreation programs in the United States. The AIR program serves people of all ages and types of special needs at sites throughout the city, including Portland Parks & Recreation's community centers and community schools. Participants need not live in Portland to participate in AIR programs; however, non-Portland residents pay a slightly higher fee.
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