All Abilities Play Inclusion

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to be the leader in disability inclusion. The Department strives to go above and beyond merely complying with existing accessibility law by providing an outstanding array of recreational opportunities and dedicated facilities that promote accessibility and inclusion while strengthening the community. To this end, the Department has unveiled several major, innovative enhancements and partnerships to enhance disability inclusion in recent years. These include pursuing unique programming opportunities through an award-winning partnership with the Special Olympics, collaborating with community advocates on a variety of enhancements for park, beach, and water access, and adding new dedicated facilities. These efforts are incredibly successful as the Department serves thousands of people with disabilities each year.