The second week in July is National Therapeutic Recreation Week, established to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. On Tuesday, July 13, 1999, the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center will host a workshop on the importance and benefits of therapeutic recreation.

The Therapeutic Recreation Center, sponsored by the City of Montgomery, offers day camps, preschool programs, Special Olympics events, wheelchair sports, horseback riding, adult wellness activities, support clubs, arts and crafts, computer classes, and a travel club for disabled individuals of all ages.

Therapeutic Recreation works by involving people in leisure activities that are also beneficial therapies.  Participants become so engaged in the excitement of the activities that they forget their problems and limitations.