Adaptive Programs

We're excited to let you know that the Montrose Recreation District offers the opportunity for you to request classes in adaptive sports and recreation! At the heart of our mission is the belief that sports and recreation should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Whether you're new to adaptive sports or looking to hone your skills, we're here to accommodate your needs and preferences. Our dedicated instructors are ready to tailor classes to suit your interests. To get started, simply reach out to our ADA Coordinator, Jeremy Master, or Danielle Musser, Adaptive Programs Lead, at 970-249-7705. We can't wait to help you discover the joy of adaptive sports while promoting inclusion and physical activity for all. Join us on this empowering journey!

The Recreation District strives to make ALL programs and facilities more inclusive by not only offering Adaptive Programs but also by getting input from our Accessibility Management Team and from the public. Our goal is to serve everyone in our community by being inclusive. If you or a member of your family need accommodations or would like to provide feedback to inform our work so we can provide the very best in programs and services, contact Danielle or Jeremy at the number above.

If you would like to register for one of the programs listed below, Register here.

A smiling infant crawls through a colorful play tunnel, with adults nearby at Flex Rec.

Rock and Roll - Inclusive Parent/Tot Time

This is an inclusive play program for children with and without disabilities. Children have the opportunity to share, take turns, and follow…

May contain: clothing, footwear, shoe, person, boy, male, teen, adult, man, accessories, glasses, and lamp

Adult Adapted Fitness Classes and Orientations

Adapted fitness is a training program focusing on adapting workouts for each individual in the class with disabilities. This training meets the needs of a specific individual, depending on what disability they have. The training program is focused on the goals of each individual.

May contain: water, person, pool, swimming pool, adult, female, and woman

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Swimming skills are modified or adapted to accommodate individual abilities, needs, and goals, regardless of age. Lessons are created for, but not…

Members of MRD's Special Olympics Swim Team pose for a picture poolside

Special Olympics Swim Team Practices

Dive into fun and fitness! Inclusive practice sessions of all abilities can improve their strokes, build confidence, and celebrate achievements. Get…

Adapted gymnasium activities at the CRC. A large soft inflatable ball is being used to play adapted volleyball with a lot of participants.

Special Adaptive Events

Special Olympics Regional Swim Meet

Danielle Musser

Position: Adaptive and Inclusive Instructor
Phone: 970-765-0544
Email Address: danielle.musser865@gmail.com

Website Accessibility Policy

Montrose Recreation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Montrose Recreation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 1970-249-7705

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Montrose Recreation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Montrose Recreation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 1970-249-7705.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.