Culture and Recreation, Rockville Reports

Swim Center Staff Refresh Skills to Aid Accessibility

Renovations of the lobby and locker rooms at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center have made the facility more accessible than ever.

In anticipation of more use, instructional staff at the swim center, including swim instructors and volunteers, attended an in-service training in January on serving customers with disabilities in the facility’s learn-to-swim programs.

The training was offered through a partnership with the Montgomery County Recreation Department. A therapeutic recreation specialist delivered information on providing services to individuals with disabilities to more than 40 staff and volunteers.

The training included a review of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, inclusive practices, and ways to modify instruction to suit individual needs.

The Mayor and Council will hold a dedication ceremony to formally mark the opening of the new lobby and locker room at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.

See how the lobby and locker room project developed at www.rockvillemd.gov/rsfcrenovations.

Contact the swim and fitness center at swimcenter@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8750. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center is a full-service aquatics, fitness and recreation facility located at 355 Martins Lane. For hours and other information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter.