Wehr Nature Center | Inclusive Rec Database

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?

Yes

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

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?

Comments/additional information about registration and needs assessment:

Wehr Nature Center will be updating registration forms to include the contact information for the Accessibility & Inclusion Coordinator.

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:

The volunteer lounge may be used as a quiet area. It has a table and two benches and is right next to the library.

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:

WNC's naturalists and educators utilize activity accommodations as a standard tool in working with groups of all abilities. The more that is known prior to the program, the better job staff can do of ensuring proper accommodations.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

General Nature Talk and Hike: Recently, WNC has had an increase of groups with disabilities request programs. One of the naturalists have piloted several programs and now has several season or wildlife topic-based talks/hikes. Currently, groups are connecting through word-of-mouth, but staff will be working on updating the website to reflect offerings.

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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

Wehr Nature Center
Back to Agency