Wehr Nature 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?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency mission:

WNC expresses its vision and values through the tagline "A Place for All Seasons, A Place for Everyone".

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

Name	Title	Phone	Email
Emily Brown	Naturalist	414-425-8550	emily.brown@ces.uwex.edu

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?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency staff:

WNC Staff and Volunteers received their first disability awareness & inclusion training prior to this assessment. The Center plans to incorporate these type of training in future professional development.

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:

A former Board Member, a parent of a child with a disability, was recruited to help build the capacity for accessibility and inclusion.

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

Comments/additional information about agency planning:

Wehr Nature Center is actively pursuing the goal of becoming the most accessible nature center in southeast Wisconsin. Major strides have been made to make outdoor features more accessible, i.e. a renovated amphitheater and accessible boardwalk trail. Automatic doors have been installed in the front entrance and the Center is fundraising for bathroom renovations. Staff and Volunteers received disability awareness and inclusion training and the Center will be hiring its first ever summer intern with a disability.

Agency Communication and Marketing

Is person first language used in written materials?

Yes

Is person first language used in oral communication?

Yes

Are alternative forms of communication available?

Yes

If yes, check the alternative forms of communication available:

Multiple
Pictorial

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)

Yes

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)

Comments/additional information about agency communication and marketing:

Following this assessment, the website will be amended to include all the assessment information as well as the Accessibility and Inclusion Plan. Marketing materials will also be reviewed and updated to include more access information and more representation of people with disabilities.

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 all staff trained in the procedures for safe evacuation of people with disabilities in the event of an emergency?

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

Yes

Is there a written policy about the use of motorized mobility devices?

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?

If applicable, are special dietary needs met?

Yes

Comments/additional information about agency policies and procedures:

Wehr Nature Center will be checking with the parent organization Milwaukee County Parks to identify which policies and procedures already exist that the center can adopt, and which still need to be created.

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?

Comments/additional information about agency evaluation of inclusion:

Wehr Nature Center will be reviewing evaluation methods to see how such feedback can be incorporated.

Partnerships and Collaboration

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

Yes

If yes, please list:

Notes About Administrative Practices

Any additional administrative practices you noted at the agency that are not listed above that you feel are helpful to people with disabilities and their families:

With accessibility and inclusion at the forefront of the agencies vision, Wehr Nature Center is focused on building its capacity to serve audiences of all abilities. In fall of 2016, WNC will be involved in focus group sessions that will be conducted as a nature needs assessment of people with disabilities. The results and recommendations of this study will help guide future work of the Center.

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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

Wehr Nature 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

Wehr Nature Center
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