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Lee County Karl Drews Special Needs Center Programs

Lee County Parks and Recreation

Fort Myers, Florida - Lee County

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May 15, 2026

Area

Fort Myers

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18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967

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Provider overview

Lee County Karl Drews Special Needs Center Programs include adult social programming, special-needs recreation registration, adaptive sports referrals, and Special Olympics contacts through county parks.

Lee County Parks and Recreation operates county parks, recreation centers, athletics, camps, aquatics, adaptive sports referrals, and special-needs recreation programming.

Quick facts

Phone
239-267-2181
Email
Not found in public sources checked
Ages
Adults for Variety Club; Special Olympics and activity ages vary by program
Season
Year-round specialized recreation with seasonal calendars and registration packets
Cost
Fees vary by county program; families should confirm current packet requirements, costs, and space availability.

Location contacts

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Karl Drews Special Needs Center

18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967

The county lists Karl Drews as the contact point for special-needs center programs in Fort Myers.

Programs and offerings

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Program details found
Source checkedPark District Inclusion ProgramsClearly listed in source

Special-needs recreation and adult social programs

Special-needs recreation registration, Karl Drews adult social programming, adaptive sports referrals, and Special Olympics program contacts.

Ages
Adults for Variety Club; Special Olympics and activity ages vary by program
Season
Year-round specialized recreation with seasonal calendars and registration packets
Schedule
The page lists weekday Karl Drews hours and says preregistration is required for special-needs programs because space can be limited.
Cost
Fees vary by county program; families should confirm current packet requirements, costs, and space availability.
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Listing check

Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Lee County Parks programs page lists Special Needs and Specialized Recreation Programs, Karl Drews Special Needs Center programs, Variety Club for adults, preregistration requirements, caregiver language for personal care or medical assistance, Adaptive Sports, and Lee County Special Olympics contacts.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Special-needs recreation and adult social programs

The official Lee County Parks programs page lists Special Needs and Specialized Recreation Programs, Karl Drews Special Needs Center programs, Variety Club for adults, preregistration requirements, caregiver language for personal care or medical assistance, Adaptive Sports, and Lee County Special Olympics contacts.

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Source checkedClearly listed in sourceFound in same sectionLee County Parks Programs and Classes
Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Lee County says individuals requiring personal care or medical assistance may need to bring a caregiver to participate in programs and activities.

Access notes to confirm: Families should download the current registration packet, contact the Special Needs Coordinator, confirm whether a caregiver is required, ask about transportation and supervision, and verify the latest program calendar.

What we checked

What we found: The official Lee County Parks programs page lists Special Needs and Specialized Recreation Programs, Karl Drews Special Needs Center programs, Variety Club for adults, preregistration requirements, caregiver language for personal care or medical assistance, Adaptive Sports, and Lee County Special Olympics contacts.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Area

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Common questions

Is Lee County Karl Drews Special Needs Center Programs reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Lee County Parks and Recreation?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

Where did the listing information come from?

The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.