Link Associates Therapeutic Recreation Program
Link Associates
West Des Moines, Iowa - Polk County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
West Des Moines
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1452 29th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Link Associates' Therapeutic Recreation Program in West Des Moines offers year-round community-based recreation, fitness, Special Olympics sports, social outings, and travel for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Link Associates is a West Des Moines nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, whose Therapeutic Recreation Program provides year-round community-based recreation and leisure programming.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.linkassociates.org/therapeuticrec
- Phone
- 515-262-8888
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- Ages
- Individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability; primarily adults with some youth in the greater Des Moines area
- Season
- Year-round, community-based recreation and leisure programming
- Cost
- Confirm program fees, eligibility, registration, and any fee assistance for the Therapeutic Recreation Program.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
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Therapeutic recreation, fitness, and Special Olympics sports
Community-based recreation and leisure, fitness training, Special Olympics sports, social outings, cultural and travel programs, eligibility, and registration.
- Ages
- Individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability; primarily adults with some youth in the greater Des Moines area
- Season
- Year-round, community-based recreation and leisure programming
- Schedule
- Contact Link Associates for current Therapeutic Recreation activities, sports, social events, and travel programs in the greater Des Moines area.
- Cost
- Confirm program fees, eligibility, registration, and any fee assistance for the Therapeutic Recreation Program.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Link Associates' Therapeutic Recreation Program in West Des Moines has been a primary source of community-based recreation and leisure programming for greater Des Moines residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954, offering athletic and fitness training, Special Olympics sports, social and community integration, cultural opportunities, travel programs, and special events, facilitated by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Therapeutic recreation, fitness, and Special Olympics sports
Link Associates' Therapeutic Recreation Program in West Des Moines has been a primary source of community-based recreation and leisure programming for greater Des Moines residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954, offering athletic and fitness training, Special Olympics sports, social and community integration, cultural opportunities, travel programs, and special events, facilitated by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a Therapeutic Recreation Program, intellectual and developmental disabilities, athletic and fitness training, Special Olympics sports, social and community integration, cultural opportunities, travel programs, and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about eligibility, the staff and volunteer support, which activities and sports fit, travel programs, and how a new participant gets started.
What we checked
What we found: Link Associates' Therapeutic Recreation Program in West Des Moines has been a primary source of community-based recreation and leisure programming for greater Des Moines residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954, offering athletic and fitness training, Special Olympics sports, social and community integration, cultural opportunities, travel programs, and special events, facilitated by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.
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Sources used
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- Nonprofit directoryLink Associates Therapeutic Recreation Program
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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
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- 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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Is Link Associates Therapeutic Recreation Program 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.
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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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