Cross Island YMCA | 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?

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?

N/A

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?

N/A

Do peers help provide assistance with inclusion, when needed?

N/A

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 is a small white painted room with arts and crafts on the walls on the main level with tables and chairs. Wheelchairs and walkers can fit under the tables.

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:

The Director of Special Populations and Services stated she works with instructors and members/participants regularly to advise and adapt activities to accommodate those with special needs. The instructors are taught adaptations and can assist at all times.

Specialized programs or services

Are specialized/segregated programs for people with disabilities provided?

Yes

Wheelchair Tennis: Programs change with the needs requested. Wheelchair tennis is one of the programs offered.There are special swimming and aquatic group exercise classes offered for anyone with special needs or disabilities. All of the children's activities and programs are said to be inclusive.

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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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