Neighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Does the registration or sign-up form ask if additional assistance or accommodations may be needed for participation in the program or activity?

Is there a way to conduct a needs assessment or gather additional information for successful participation, when needed? (e.g., an assessment or interview)

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

Sewing classes provided leads to modeling outfits sewn in the agency’s annual June Fashion Show. Seniors with disabilities have models in the Fashion Show in wheel chairs, using walkers and canes. Registration forms will be modified to include special needs of participants.

Supports available

Are additional staff or volunteers available to assist in inclusion, when needed?

Yes

Are peer orientations about disability and inclusion available, when needed?

Do peers help provide assistance with inclusion, when needed?

Yes

Are positive behavioral supports used in the program or activity, when needed?

Yes

Is a quiet area available for calming or relaxation needs?

Comments/additional information about supports:

Senior volunteers are always praised for their positive behavior towards people with disabilities. They make them feel welcomed in all activities.

Activity accommodations

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Can Be Cooperative Or Competitive
Length Of Activity
Can Be Cooperative Or Competitive
Skill Level
Rules Of Activity

Do activities allow structured time for socialization between participants?

Yes

Is task/activity analysis used to determine needs? (breaking down activities into steps or parts)

Can people partially participate in activities, when needed? (e.g., take breaks, do only part of activity)

Yes

Specialized programs or services

Sewing Classes For Seniors

Notes about program practices

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Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

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Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Neighborhood Self Help for Older Persons Project (SHOPP) Casa Boricua Senior Center
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