The Personal Assistant Accessibility Program supports active lifestyles and healthy communities by providing support and assistance to individuals attending recreation activities. Personal Assistants receive free admission when they are accompanying a person with a disability who requires assistance to participate in recreation activities. Individuals providing instruction, professional assessments, or treatments such as personal training or physical therapy, are not permitted under the Personal Assistant Accessibility Program.
Guidelines
- Complete and submit application
- Application is reviewed and the applicant is contacted regarding eligibility
- Once approved, a Personal Assistant is added to the applicant’s ActiveNet account and the applicant can register for drop-in activities for themselves and their Personal Assistant
- The participant is charged a drop-in admission fee and the Personal Assistant receives free admission
- To receive free admission, the Personal Assistant must be in the same room and, at minimum, in visual contact with the participant they are supporting.
- Personal Assistant must be at least 18 years old