Cornell Outdoor Education & Hoffman Challenge Course

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 the inclusion point of contact (or ADA coordinator) listed on the registration form?

Yes

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

Yes

When needed, does staff conduct pre-program meetings or orientations with participants with disabilities, prior to starting a program or activity?

Yes

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

Currently the registration form does not specifically ask about accommodations or needs of a participant. The agency said that they hope to make this change on the forms soon. However, they do a needs assessment at the beginning of the program. Cornell University also provides an ADA point of contact through their Department of Physical Education

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?

Yes

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?

Yes

If yes, describe quiet area:

There are a bunch of areas at the challenge course for quiet areas (Outdoors). A main location that is indoors could be the yurt lodge.

Comments/additional information about supports:

There is limited staff available for people with cognitive disabilities because training is limited.

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
Cooperative or competitive
Length of activity
Rules of activity
Skill level

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)

Yes

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

Yes

Comments/additional information about activity accommodations:

Partial participation is an option if an individual needs to step away for a moment and take a break.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Hoffman Challenge Course: High Ropes Course is more accessible than the low ropes due to mobility. The high ropes has three main activities that are accessible to people with disabilities.

Rock Climbing: Lindseth Climbing Wall is partially accessible to the public

Teambuilding

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

Though they have many varying programs, only some are fully inclusive and accessible.

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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

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