Tackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Does the agency mission clearly reflect a belief about inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

Yes

Do agency vision and values articulate support for inclusion of people with disabilities and other differences?

Yes

Staff

Does upper administration (e.g., board of directors, administrators, managers) show support for inclusion?

Yes

Is a point of contact or ADA coordinator designated to coordinate inclusion at the agency? (preferably a certified therapeutic recreation specialist)

Contact Information

All staff and volunteers are aware of including people with disabilities

Point of Contact/Coordinator

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Are managers and front line staff trained in disability awareness & inclusion as a routine part of staff training?

Yes

If yes, list main topics covered in training

training programs that discuss working with people with disabilities

When observed, or when asked in an interview, do staff members interact with people with disabilities in a helpful and respectful manner?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency staff:

People with disabilities work/volunteer at museum every day.
People from BOCES work on animal care and maintenance activities.

Agency Planning

Are people with disabilities and/or their families involved in agency planning efforts? (e.g., board of directors, advisory board, public input)

Yes

If yes, list types of involvement/input:

Discovery Center development/museum exhibits - nature trails and more hands-on exhibits have been developed

Is the agency involved in ongoing plans for inclusion and accessibility?'

Yes

If yes, has the agency made progress on identified areas in plan?

Yes

Agency Communication and Marketing

Is person first language used in written materials?

N/A

Is person first language used in oral communication?

Are alternative forms of communication available?

Do marketing and other printed agency materials reflect inclusion of people with disabilities? (e.g., access information provided, people with disabilities pictured in publications or on web site)

N/A

Is the agency website usable by people of all abilities? (e.g., simple design, consistent navigation, alt text for graphics, high contrast, no flashing/blinking features)

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency communication and marketing:

Web site is part of the Nassau County site, with limited information available online.

Agency Policies and Procedures

Are emergency warning and evacuation procedures in place for safe exit of people with disabilities? (e.g., auditory and visual alarm systems, areas of rescue assistance identified)

Yes

Is there a written policy about the use of service animals?

Yes

Do personal care attendants attend free when accompanying a person with a disability?

Yes

If applicable, do prices for services accommodate people with financial need?

Yes

If applicable, are special dietary needs met?

N/A

Evaluation

Does the agency conduct evaluation on an ongoing basis and at the end of programs/services?

Yes

If yes, does evaluation include feedback on inclusion, accessibility or use of supports & accommodations?

Yes

Partnerships and Collaboration

Does the agency have partnerships with disability and other community organizations?

Yes

If yes, please list:

Notes About Administrative Practices

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Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Tackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve Back to Agency

Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Point of Contact/Coordinator

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Tackapausha Museum and Nature Preserve
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