Ability PLUS at Mount Snow | 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:

The agency makes a great effort to accommodate different needs, abilities, and interests.

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:

Office of the Executive Director of Programs

Activity accommodations

Are activities modified to individual needs, when needed?

Yes

If yes, typical modifications provided:

Activity space
Cooperative or competitive
Length 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:

Lessons are usually given on an individual basis, allowing maximum flexibility in program and activity accommodations.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Blind Guiding: Providing a guide for a skier with a visual impairment

Ability Plus Alpine Race Team: Competitive training program to prepare athletes for competitions.

Comments/additional information about specialized programs:

Corey Robinson is the Ability Plus Special Program coordinator. His e-mail address is crobinson@abilityplus.org

Notes about program practices

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

Lessons often fill up quickly and if they are unable to accommodate someone who did not pre-register, that person will be placed on a waiting list.

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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

Ability PLUS at Mount Snow Back to Agency

Assessment

Section E: Program Practices

Registration and needs assessment

Supports available

Activity accommodations

Specialized programs or services

Notes about program practices

Ability PLUS at Mount Snow
Back to Agency