WHEREAS, There are many children in the City of Philadelphia who cannot use a Recreation Center because there are no programs that cater to their specific needs; and
WHEREAS, If there was a Recreation Leader trained to provide a level of services to this disabled/handicapped population they would make better use of the available Recreation Centers; and
WHEREAS, A Class A Recreation Center services a level of population that may include children with special needs; and
WHEREAS, A Class A Recreation Center should be staffed at a level to allow at least one person to be trained to provide services and training for special needs children; and
WHEREAS, It is important to provide the services to the special needs community that only can be provided by a trained Recreation Leader; now, therefore,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 15. PARKS AND RECREATION.
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CHAPTER 15-600. RECREATION CENTERS.
§15-601. Programs for Disabled Children.
(1) The Recreation Department shall staff every Class A Recreation Center with at least one Recreation Leader trained to provide programs for disabled children, specifically those with special needs.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately.
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