Dundee Area Youth Center | Inclusive Rec Database

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?

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

Comments/additional information about agency mission:

The Dundee Area Youth Center is a small agency, and has not had very much experience working with people with disabilities, and their administrative, staff training, and program practices reflect this. However, what they lack in pre-arranged practices, they make up for in enthusiasm and flexibility. They are very accommodating and willing to work with you in helping you feel included in their programs, and to help you take full advantage of their facility.

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)

Yes

Contact Information

Karen Hadley, Outreach Coordinator, (607)243-9171

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

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

N/A

Agency Planning

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

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

Agency Communication and Marketing

Is person first language used in written materials?

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)

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)

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)

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

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

N/A

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

N/A

If applicable, are special dietary needs met?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:

All Youth Center programs are provided free of charge, and staff says that if they are informed of special needs, they will make every effort to meet dietary restrictions.

Evaluation

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

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

N/A

Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:

Annual evaluations are held, and are used to improve programming.

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

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Dundee Area Youth Center Back to Agency

Assessment

Section C: Administrative Practices

Agency Mission and Values

Staff

Agency Planning

Agency Communication and Marketing

Agency Policies and Procedures

Evaluation

Partnerships and Collaboration

Notes About Administrative Practices

Dundee Area Youth Center
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